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Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the approval of alulose by the National Health Commission, marking the first instance of a company using synthetic biology to produce this new food ingredient in China [1][2]. Group 1: Approval and Technology - The AS10 strain fermentation method for producing alulose is the first case in China to receive approval for a new food ingredient using synthetic biology technology [2]. - The unique "one-step fermentation" process developed by the company simplifies production and enhances product quality compared to traditional methods [2][3]. Group 2: Cost Reduction and Market Potential - Previously, alulose production required a two-step conversion with an efficiency of only about 10%, leading to high market prices around 30,000 yuan per ton [4]. - With the optimization of synthetic biology technology, production costs are expected to decrease by 50%, potentially lowering prices to around 10,000 yuan per ton, which would significantly expand its market applications [5]. Group 3: Production Capacity and Future Plans - The company's first-phase alulose factory in Qinhuangdao has commenced operations, and a second-phase factory is set to begin production in 2027 [7]. - The company is also collaborating with traditional bio-manufacturing partners to upgrade multiple production capacities, with a 60,000-ton capacity project in North China expected to be operational by October 2025, positioning the company as the largest alulose supplier globally [8].