Gnosis by Lesaffre
Desio, Italy
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
Gnosis by Lesaffre is a biotechnology company specializing in fermentation-derived active ingredients, probiotics, and nutritional yeasts. Originally founded in 1989 as Gnosis S.p.A. in Desio, Italy (near Milan), the company was fully acquired by Lesaffre in 2018. Gnosis operates GMP manufacturing sites in Sant Antonino, Switzerland and Pisticci, Italy, with commercial offices in the US and China. The parent company Lesaffre is the world's largest yeast producer with EUR 2 billion in annual revenue. Key ingredients include vitaMK7 (naturally fermented vitamin K2 as MK-7), Quatrefolic (5-MTHF folate), and LifeinU L.rhamnosus GG probiotic. Gnosis has a joint venture with ADM (Red Star Yeast) in the United States.
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What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
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Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
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Product Types
Fermentation-Derived Active Ingredients, vitaMK7 (Vitamin K2 as MK-7), Quatrefolic (5-MTHF Folate), Probiotics (LifeinU L.rhamnosus GG), Nutritional Yeasts, S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe)
Capabilities
Fermentation-Based Manufacturing, GMP Manufacturing (Switzerland & Italy), Branded Ingredient Development, Clinical Research Programs, US Commercial Office, Red Star Yeast JV with ADM (US)
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Italian biotechnology company founded 1989, headquartered in Desio (near Milan). Fully acquired by Lesaffre (world's largest yeast producer, EUR 2B revenue) in 2018. GMP manufacturing in Switzerland (Sant Antonino) and Italy (Pisticci). US presence via commercial office and Red Star Yeast joint venture with ADM. Key branded ingredients: vitaMK7, Quatrefolic, LifeinU. NutraIngredients, Nutritional Outlook, and Food Ingredients First confirm acquisition and company profile. Ingredients Insight listing confirms operational structure.
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Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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