Evonik’s objective is to bring new innovations and share new findings within the ceramide research field on a regular basis, according to the company. Therefore, as opposed to chemical synthesis, Evonik has developed a patented biotechnological green production process based on the fermentation of a non-conventional yeast called Wickerhamomyces ciferrii (formerly known as Pichia ciferrii). This yeast produces high amounts of the ceramide precursor phytosphingosine, which is secreted into the gro...