The link between tradition and innovation. At Landratech, we are invested in building the future of oak forests.
Landratech was born with the mission of adding value to native oak, cork oak and holm oak forests by transforming the acorn, a natural, abundant and nutritious resource, into a source of income, innovation and sustainability.
It all began in 2018 with the Armazém da Bolota project, created to revive the forgotten value of this ancient fruit. With support from Portugal Ventures and European programmes such as EIT Food and MassChallenge, Landratech has grown into a food biotechnology company that combines science, technology and tradition to create products and processes that benefit both people and the planet.
To reintroduce the acorn into the human diet and industry through sustainable technological solutions, promoting food sovereignty, circular bioeconomy and the revitalization of rural territories.
To become a global reference in acorn valorization and in the transition toward a more sustainable and conscious food system, where innovation and tradition grow together.
We develop proprietary technology that transforms acorns into edible raw materials, such as flour and infusions, and into high-value by-products for the food, cosmetic, textile and energy sectors.
Rich in tannins and lignin, it was traditionally used for tanning. We separate, dry and provide this raw material as a source of polyphenols.
The acorn kernel played an important role in the diet of several cultures across centuries. Besides being gluten-free, its nutritive value is higher in lipids, including fat-soluble vitamin E, antioxidants and resistant starch, with protein and carbohydrate levels similar to cereals.
36% of the shell is lignin and up to 10% are tannins, with proven antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Oak tannin extracts are also traditional mordants for textile dyeing and leather tanning.
Having trouble valorizing your oak property?
If you own an oak wood, you can increase your profits by valuing acorns. We buy your acorns and help you find a suitable customer to transform them into agri-food products, making the best of your oak trees alive. Valorize your woods through acorn production, wood management and valorization.
Are you an industrial, retailer, restaurant or bakery looking for acorn?
With our digital platform and support, we are your right partner. Our sustainable, quality-controlled conditions provide acorn granulate, shell powder and polyphenols for agri-food products or other markets, with a positive impact on the carbon footprint.
Interested in tasting and buying acorns or acorn-based products?
Gain access to this valuable forest fruit as seed, granulate, flour and other agri-food products. Healthy, low carbon footprint, delicious and organic products based on acorn are provided by our network of partners, and we help you find the most suitable one.
High-quality dried acorn.
Ideal for grinding into flour or for the traditional acorn infusions.
Finely milled kernels of high-quality acorns, dried, shelled and carefully selected.
Gluten-free, acorn-based, tasteful and nutritious. Our roasted powders can be used for infusions and cooking.
Acorns are a valuable source of tannins and lignocellulosic biomass.
We have been steadily creating a positive impact in our endemic forests and communities.
I found your platform dedicated to the valorization of acorns, exactly the help I needed. I have a plot of land where two species of oak predominate and I would like to know their economic potential in the context of the transformation of acorns. My main objective will be to maintain the native forest and at the same time make it profitable and therefore more sustainable.
Your flour is very good, we make bread, cookies and cakes with it.
Landratech has, in my opinion, the best and smartest approach to valuing acorns, in addition to having work done, knowledge and focus.
One of ten European start-ups singled out for extending affordable nutrition, and the only company in Portugal to receive it.
For the roasted acorns of Armazém da Bolota, Landratech's own brand.
How we are pushing forward the knowledge to unleash the acorn's potential.
Whether you own an oak wood, buy acorn ingredients or simply want to taste them, we would like to hear from you.
