ChickP produces the world's first 90% pure chickpea protein isolate using a proprietary process that ensures a neutral taste and high functionality for diverse applications in food products. This technology addresses the common challenges of allergenicity and protein quality in plant-based ingredients, providing a sustainable and versatile solution for manufacturers.
Funding
$8.5M 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 plant-based food industry faces challenges in sourcing high-quality, allergen-free protein isolates that possess a neutral taste and versatile functionality. Many existing plant-based protein sources suffer from undesirable flavors, limited applications, and allergenic properties, hindering their widespread adoption in diverse food products.
Solution
ChickP offers a 90% pure chickpea protein isolate designed to overcome the limitations of other plant-based protein ingredients. Utilizing a proprietary, hexane-free process, ChickP produces a protein isolate with a neutral taste, eliminating the need for sensory modifiers. The chickpea protein isolate is allergen-friendly, non-GMO, and packed with all essential amino acids, meeting World Health Organization requirements. ChickP's protein ingredients seamlessly integrate into diverse recipes across various industries, including dairy alternatives, sports nutrition, and gluten-free bakery.
Target Audience
ChickP's primary customers are food manufacturers in the dairy alternative, sports nutrition, and gluten-free bakery sectors seeking high-quality, allergen-free plant-based protein ingredients.
Features
- 90% pure chickpea protein isolate
- Neutral taste achieved through a proprietary debittering process
- Hexane-free oil removal process for higher quality and extended shelf life
- Fiber isolation process creating valuable fiber components
- Starch extraction process producing starch with precise physical properties
- Allergen-friendly and non-GMO
- Meets World Health Organization amino acid requirements
- Global IP protected formula