Fermbox Bio is the manufacturer and supplier of FermaQuin, an all-trans Vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7) ingredient produced through precision fermentation for use in dietary supplement and nutrition formulations.
FermaQuin is produced through a controlled microbial fermentation process rather than being extracted from natto or made through a chemical synthesis route. This precision fermentation approach is designed to support consistent quality, traceability and scalable supply.
Yes. FermaQuin is a non-natto Vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient produced through precision fermentation. It gives formulators a reliable alternative source route when developing MK-7-based products.
MK-7 (menaquinone-7) and MK-4 (menaquinone-4) are forms of Vitamin K2 that differ in the length of their molecular side chains and how long they remain in circulation. MK-7 has a longer circulating half-life than MK-4, providing more sustained availability in the bloodstream. This makes it well suited for once-daily Vitamin K2 supplement formulations.
FermaQuin is offered in powder and oil formats. These formats can support applications including tablets, capsules, softgels, liquids and nutrient premixes, subject to formulation requirements.
Vitamin K2 MK-7 helps activate proteins involved in maintaining healthy bones and regulating calcium in the body. These include osteocalcin, which supports bone mineralisation, and matrix Gla protein, which helps regulate calcium deposition in blood vessels and soft tissues.
Fermbox Bio, a Bengaluru-based biomanufacturing company, is a bulk manufacturer and supplier of Vitamin K2 MK-7 in India under the brand FermaQuin™.