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Revolution on your plate: ZelenOK and Ediens created the first microbiome salad in Ukraine



Imagine the perfect healthy lunch


You buy fresh, crunchy greens, hoping to get a maximum of vitamins and lightness. However, instead of the expected comfort, within an hour you feel heaviness, cramps and severe bloating. A familiar situation? For millions of people, trying to switch to a "healthy diet" turns into a real test due to the unpreparedness of their digestive tract for large amounts of fiber. But science does not stand still.


In February 2026, an event took place that radically changed the approach to daily diet in Ukraine: the biotech company Ediens, together with the innovative city farm ZelenOK, introduced the first "microbiome salad" on the market . This functional product combines premium fresh greens and a specially developed culture of live probiotic bacteria. The project makes deep scientific support for the microbiome part of a completely familiar, daily diet. We tell you in detail how this product was born, why it is a real breakthrough in the field of FoodTech, and how exactly it works in your body.


The problem of the modern plate: Why can greens be harmful?


Modern man lives in an era of ultra-processed food. Almost 60% of the calories we consume daily are devoid of the most important component - dietary fiber. Our gastrointestinal tract is an ecosystem inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, and fiber is their main food (prebiotic).

When we underfeed our beneficial bacteria for years, their population plummets. If, after a long break (or a "winter" diet of meat and simple carbohydrates), you suddenly eat a large portion of raw greens, your intestines simply do not have the necessary set of microbial "tools" (enzymes) to break it down. Undigested plant fibers enter the large intestine, where they become an ideal environment for opportunistic gas-forming flora. A violent fermentation process begins. Methane and hydrogen are released, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed, and flatulence occurs.


Until now, medicine offered only two options: either endure discomfort or drink synthetic enzymes from the pharmacy. Ediens, based on the principles of 4P medicine and 37 years of clinical research, decided to approach the problem from the other side: give the body the perfect food along with bacteria that are guaranteed to digest it.



The Synergy of Nature and Science: How the Microbiome Salad Was Born


The creation of a unique product was made possible by the collaboration of two visionaries. On the one hand, ZelenOK , an advanced city farm that grows high-quality greens and microgreens, was looking for a way to make their product unique on the shelves of supermarkets such as Dastor or Silpo by creating a unique selling proposition (USP) with high added value.


On the other hand, Ediens , a MedTech company with its own pool of patented and clinically proven bacterial strains, joined forces to create an innovative concept of "Food as Medicine".


As the developers note, during the creation of the product, there was a discussion about its format. There was an idea to grow lettuce directly in a bacterial environment so that the customer would buy already "charged" greens. However, in order to avoid consumer skepticism (after all, visually such a salad would be no different from the usual one), the companies chose the most transparent path.


Product format:  You buy a package of selected fresh ZelenOK greens, which is accompanied by a special sachet from Ediens. This sachet contains a precisely calibrated dose of live starter bacteria. You simply wash the greens, add the bacteria from the sachet, mix and enjoy your salad.


Biohacking in Action: What's Going on in Your Body?


Scientifically, the first microbiome salad is the perfect synbiotic  (a combination of prebiotics and probiotics). Here’s how it works at the cellular level:

  1. Instant activation.  When you sprinkle the bacteria from the sachet on your greens, the microorganisms get the perfect nutrient medium. They are instantly activated during the chewing stage and enter your gastrointestinal tract already "ready for action".

  2. Conflict-free digestion.  Instead of the greens sitting in your intestines and causing fermentation, Ediens bacteria immediately begin fermenting the complex cellulose. They take over the digestion process, completely eliminating the formation of toxic gases. You get 100% of the benefits of greens without the slightest hint of bloating or pain.

  3. Synthesis of postbiotics.  During fermentation, green bacteria secrete extremely valuable substances - short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), in particular butyrate. This acid is the main source of energy for the cells of the intestine itself. It heals microcracks in the mucous membrane, restores the protective barrier and stops systemic "silent" inflammation in the body.

  4. Support for the gut-brain axis.  Fiber absorbed in this way helps bacteria synthesize neurotransmitters (serotonin, GABA). A healthy gut physiologically reduces cortisol levels, so after such a lunch you don't feel sleepy and heavy, but rather a surge of energy and improved mood.


Why is this important for the future of the food industry?


The launch of Microbiome Salad in February 2026 is much more than just the launch of a new delicious product. It’s a paradigm shift.

Previously, to support the microbiome, people had to change their lifestyle, buy expensive pharmacy capsules or force themselves to drink specific fermented drinks. Ediens and ZelenOK have proven that innovations can be simple and seamlessly integrated into your daily habits. Disguising deep biotechnology in familiar mass products (salads, drinks) is the most effective way of preventive care for the nation.


You no longer need to think about vitamins separately, prebiotics separately, and probiotics separately. You simply buy your favorite salad, add a sachet of live cultures to it, and turn a regular meal into a powerful therapeutic session for your body. This is the highest level of personalized care now available on supermarket shelves. The product label also includes a QR code that allows the consumer to go to the article and learn more about the scientific benefits of each strain contained in the salad.


Join the healthy eating revolution


Your health starts on your plate, but it is your microorganisms that control it. Feed your invisible defenders correctly, and they will thank you with strong immunity, perfect skin, a slim figure, and a stable nervous system.

Want to learn more about how to make your diet truly functional and order innovative products for your health?


Read more about the first microbiome salad and how to order it here:  👉 https://www.ediens.me/products-services/for-people/microbiome-salad


Make supporting your "superorgan" a delicious and simple habit with Ediens and ZelenOK!


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