The Better Meat Co. utilizes fermentation technology to produce Rhiza mycoprotein, a complete protein ingredient derived from common agricultural commodities, offering a meat-like texture and superior nutritional profile. This process addresses the demand for sustainable, allergen-free protein alternatives by providing food manufacturers with a versatile ingredient that contains more protein than eggs and more iron than beef, all while requiring fewer resources than traditional animal farming.
Funding
$26.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The increasing demand for sustainable and allergen-free protein alternatives presents a challenge for food manufacturers seeking versatile ingredients. Traditional plant-based protein isolates often require extensive processing and may not fully replicate the texture and nutritional profile of animal meat.
Solution
The Better Meat Co. provides Rhiza mycoprotein, a complete protein ingredient produced through fermentation of common agricultural commodities. This all-natural, whole-food ingredient offers a meat-like texture and a superior nutritional profile compared to traditional plant-based proteins. Rhiza mycoprotein is allergen-free, non-GMO, and boasts more protein than eggs, more iron and zinc than beef, and more fiber than oats. The fermentation process used to create Rhiza requires fewer resources than traditional animal farming and less processing than other plant protein isolates.
Target Audience
The primary customers are food manufacturers looking for sustainable, allergen-free protein ingredients to create animal-free and hybrid meat products, as well as other food applications.
Features
- Complete protein ingredient derived from the fermentation of potatoes, rice, and corn
- Meat-like texture without the need for extensive processing or extrusion
- Superior nutritional profile, including high levels of protein, iron, zinc, and fiber
- Allergen-free and non-GMO
- Sustainable production process that requires fewer resources than animal agriculture
- Versatile ingredient suitable for various applications, including animal-free and hybrid meats, egg replacement in baked goods, and more
- GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the FDA for use in dairy analogs, meat analogs, and as a meat enhancer