Elmentoz Research utilizes waste streams and industrial insect farming to produce sustainable animal feed protein, significantly reducing the carbon and water footprints associated with traditional feed production. This approach addresses the urgent need for alternative protein sources to combat food insecurity and environmental degradation in global food systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional animal feed production relies heavily on unsustainable practices, leading to significant carbon and water footprints, land utilization, and extended production times. The current agri-food systems are broken, contributing to food waste and protein insecurity, with a substantial amount of cropland used to feed animals instead of humans.
Solution
Elmentoz Research addresses these challenges by utilizing waste streams and industrial insect farming to produce sustainable animal feed protein and low free fatty acid (FFA) oil. Their cleantech solutions champion a circular economy approach, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional feed production. By harnessing waste streams and industrializing insect farming, Elmentoz simultaneously drives future energy solutions while bolstering the global food system. Their ELGROW unit enables efficient and sustainable protein and oil production, offering a climate-resilient alternative to conventional methods.
Target Audience
Elmentoz Research primarily targets animal feed producers, aquaculture businesses, and poultry farms seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative protein sources.
Features
- Production of sustainable animal feed protein from waste streams and industrial insect farming
- Low FFA oil technology for producing high-quality oil
- ELGROW unit for efficient and sustainable protein and oil production
- Reduced carbon footprint: 1 kg CO2e per kg protein compared to 6.44 kg CO2e per kg protein in traditional methods
- Reduced water footprint: 0.3 gallons per kg protein compared to 87.1 gallons per kg protein in traditional methods
- Reduced land utilization: Less than 1000 square feet per ton of protein compared to 107,640 square feet in traditional methods
- Reduced production time: 12-14 days compared to 4-5 months in traditional methods