The startup operates a food technology platform that focuses on the research and development of plant-based food products using alternative protein sources such as legumes. By providing food producers with the tools to create healthier recipes through the use of legume protein, starch, and fiber, the company addresses the need for sustainable and nutritious food options.
Funding
$920K 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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Product
Problem
The food industry faces increasing pressure to develop sustainable and nutritious plant-based alternatives due to growing consumption, scarce natural resources, and the need to combat hunger, health, and climate crises. A significant challenge lies in sourcing plant-based proteins with desirable sensory profiles and scalability for mass production.
Solution
PROTEINrise provides ingredient solutions to food manufacturers seeking to create better plant-based foods. The company focuses on upcycling Brewers' Spent Grain (BSG), a byproduct of the brewing industry, into a protein concentrate using a proprietary production process. This process involves pre-treatment, protein extraction, separation and purification, filtration and concentration, and pasteurization and drying to create a BSG protein concentrate that is nutrient-rich and has a neutral taste. In addition, the company offers pea-protein solutions, including a high-purity pea protein concentrate liquid with unrivaled solubility for liquid dairy alternatives.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food manufacturers in the plant-based food industry, specifically those producing cheese analogues, sports nutrition products, and pet food/animal feed, as well as manufacturers of liquid dairy alternatives.
Features
- Proprietary BSG protein production process feasible for industrial scale-up
- BSG protein concentrate with 75% protein content, umami taste, and 100% upcycled raw material
- High-Purity Pea Protein Concentrate Liquid (PP75L) with high solubility for plant-based beverages
- Alkaline pre-treatment for biological stabilization and softening of the molecular structure of BSG
- Protein extraction under specific conditions to release proteins from the lignocellulose structure
- Separation and purification using centrifugation and filtration
- Membrane filtration for removing small molecules and increasing protein concentration
- Multi-step thermal and drying process to convert liquid protein solution into protein powder