Intrinsic labeling:

Intrinsic labeling, such as growing foods with stable isotopes like 13C or 2H, enables gold-standard nutrition science by allowing researchers to precisely track the absorption, metabolism, and tissue distribution of nutrients and bioactive compounds in humans. Because the label is embedded within the food matrix, this approach preserves physiological relevance. However, despite its scientific advantages, intrinsic labeling remains underutilized due to limited access to practical, scalable, and standardized systems for producing labeled plant materials, creating a key bottleneck for advancing rigorous human nutrition research. We’re working on changing that by developing technologies that generate highly-enriched plant tissue in a resource-conscious and financially sustainable manner.