This startup produces mycoprotein-based food using a zero-waste fermentation process that significantly reduces water usage and carbon emissions. Their products provide a sustainable, low-cost protein alternative that contains all essential amino acids and dietary fiber, addressing the need for environmentally friendly meat substitutes.
Funding
$111.8M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing global population and rising demand for protein are straining traditional protein farming methods, leading to unsustainable environmental impacts such as high carbon emissions, excessive water usage, and inefficient land use. Reliance on animal-based proteins contributes significantly to these ecological challenges.
Solution
ENOUGH provides a sustainable protein alternative by producing ABUNDA mycoprotein through a zero-waste fermentation process. This process uses significantly less water, land, and feed compared to traditional animal agriculture and many plant-based protein sources. ABUNDA mycoprotein is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids and is rich in fiber, making it a nutritious and versatile ingredient for various food applications. ENOUGH aims to address the combined issues of feeding a growing global population and reducing the environmental impact associated with protein production.
Target Audience
ENOUGH primarily targets B2B customers, including retailers and food brands, seeking sustainable and nutritious protein ingredients for their products.
Features
- Mycoprotein production via a patented zero-waste fermentation process.
- High protein content with all nine essential amino acids.
- High in dietary fiber.
- Meaty texture suitable for a wide range of food applications.
- Significantly lower carbon emissions compared to red meat and chicken production.
- Reduced water consumption compared to animal and many plant-based protein sources.
- Efficient feed conversion compared to animal agriculture.