Plantible Foods utilizes Lemna, a nutrient-dense aquatic plant, to produce Rubi Protein™, a sustainable and non-allergenic protein source that contains all essential amino acids. This technology addresses the need for environmentally friendly protein alternatives in food production, requiring significantly less water and land compared to traditional sources like soy and beef.
Funding
$74.4M 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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Problem
Current protein sources like soy and beef require significant land and water resources, contributing to environmental strain. The need for sustainable and non-allergenic protein alternatives is growing as the global population increases.
Solution
Plantible Foods addresses the sustainability challenges of traditional protein sources by cultivating Lemna, a nutrient-dense aquatic plant, to produce Rubi Protein™. This protein source offers a sustainable alternative, requiring significantly less water and land compared to conventional options. Rubi Protein™ is non-allergenic and contains all essential amino acids, making it a versatile ingredient for various food applications. Plantible's aqua farms efficiently grow Lemna, capturing more CO2 than a healthy forest, and extract Rubi Protein™ through a multi-step mechanical process, resulting in a protein with a neutral taste, odor, and color. Rubi Protein™ can be used in baked goods, plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, and sports nutrition products.
Target Audience
Plantible Foods targets food manufacturers seeking sustainable, non-allergenic protein sources for use in various food applications, including baked goods, plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, and sports nutrition products.
Features
- Lemna cultivation on aqua farms, requiring 10x less water than soybeans and zero arable land
- High CO2 absorption rate of Lemna plants, exceeding that of a healthy forest
- Rubi Protein™ extraction via a multi-step mechanical process, ensuring a neutral taste and odor
- Complete protein profile, containing all essential amino acids
- Non-allergenic properties, suitable for consumers with dietary restrictions
- Versatile ingredient for baked goods, plant-based meat, dairy alternatives, and sports nutrition
- High water-holding capacity for moisture retention in baked goods
- Fat-binding and oil-holding capacity for structuring unsaturated fats and reducing saturated fats