Nutrumami develops a proprietary multi-fermentation process using koji spores and organic fava beans to create highly bioavailable plant proteins that enhance nutritional value and flavor. The startup addresses nutritional deficiencies in plant-centric diets by providing a delicious, shelf-stable protein powder that integrates easily into various meals.
Funding
$66.2M 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
Plant-based diets often lack sufficient bioavailability of essential nutrients, leading to nutritional deficiencies despite the perceived health benefits. Current plant protein sources may not offer the same taste or functional properties as animal-derived proteins, limiting their appeal and versatility in food applications.
Solution
Nutrumami utilizes a multi-fermentation process with koji spores and organic fava beans to create highly bioavailable plant proteins, enhancing both nutritional value and flavor. Their proprietary fermentation techniques unlock unique enzyme families, enhancing and refining plant proteins to create synergistic effects. The resulting "FermiPro" ingredient delivers superior taste through umami and kokumi richness, while also offering salt reduction capabilities. This process results in a clean-label, shelf-stable protein powder that integrates easily into various food formulations without compromising texture or functionality after heat treatment.
Target Audience
Nutrumami targets food manufacturers and product developers seeking to create nutritious and flavorful plant-based foods, as well as consumers looking for enhanced plant-based protein sources.
Features
- Proprietary multi-fermentation process using koji spores and organic fava beans
- "FermiPro" ingredient offering 12g of highly bioavailable protein per 25g serving
- Enhanced bioavailability of plant-based iron, providing 10-22% RDI per serving
- Contains pre- and post-biotics for improved gut health
- Umami and kokumi-rich flavor profile for enhanced taste and salt reduction
- Clean label formulation with no additives, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients
- Shelf-stable powder form that easily integrates into various food applications
- Retains texture and functionality after heat treatment