Proeon Foods develops high-functional plant-based protein isolates, such as PROEON MUNG80 and PROEON PEANUT80, tailored for food manufacturers to enhance product formulations like vegan eggs and protein bars. The company addresses protein deficiency and sustainability challenges by providing nutritious, clean-label ingredients that reduce reliance on animal-based proteins.
Funding
$2.7M 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
Food manufacturers face challenges in creating nutritious and palatable plant-based products due to the limited availability of high-quality, functional plant-based protein isolates. Many existing plant protein options suffer from poor taste, texture, and nutritional profiles, hindering their effective use in various food applications. Furthermore, reliance on imported plant proteins can lead to supply chain inconsistencies and increased costs.
Solution
Proeon Foods develops and supplies high-functional plant-based protein isolates designed to enhance the nutritional value, taste, and texture of plant-based food formulations. Utilizing a proprietary extraction process, Proeon creates clean-tasting protein isolates from locally sourced legumes and nuts, such as mung beans and peanuts, minimizing waste and environmental impact. These protein isolates offer a complete amino acid profile and high digestibility, ensuring optimal nutrient absorption. By providing locally sourced, high-quality plant proteins, Proeon enables food manufacturers to create affordable, sustainable, and appealing plant-based alternatives to animal-based products.
Target Audience
Proeon's primary customers are food manufacturers seeking high-quality, functional plant-based protein isolates to improve the nutritional profile, taste, and texture of their vegan and vegetarian product lines.
Features
- PROEON MUNG80: A high-functional protein isolate ideal for plant-based egg formulations, delivering exceptional texture and taste.
- PROEON PEANUT80: A clean-tasting protein isolate suitable for protein bars, oats, muesli, peanut butter, and ready-to-mix beverages.
- Proprietary extraction process that preserves protein purity (80%) while maintaining a clean taste and rich mouthfeel.
- Minimizes denaturation by avoiding extreme pH or temperature conditions during processing.
- Removes anti-nutritional factors to enhance digestibility and nutrient absorption (97% digestibility).
- High solubility ensures uniform dispersion in various applications, contributing to smooth texture and consistency.
- Upcycled protein derived from peanut oil industry sidestream, minimizing waste and environmental impact.