Sustainable Planet cultivates water lentils using regenerative agriculture techniques to produce high-quality plant-based proteins at scale, addressing the urgent need for sustainable protein sources amid rising global food demand. By mitigating carbon emissions and regenerating natural resources, the company contributes to environmental sustainability while providing a nutritious alternative to traditional animal protein.
Funding
$70K 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 global demand for protein is rapidly increasing, but traditional sources like animal protein and soybeans have significant environmental drawbacks, including deforestation, high water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Current agricultural practices struggle to meet the growing demand sustainably, leading to a need for alternative protein sources that minimize environmental impact.
Solution
Sustainable Planet addresses the protein demand challenge by cultivating water lentils through regenerative agriculture, offering a sustainable and scalable alternative to traditional protein sources. Their approach utilizes desertified land and requires significantly less water compared to soybean production. The company manufactures protein products from water lentils, which are a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. Sustainable Planet's technology mitigates carbon emissions and regenerates natural resources, contributing to a more sustainable food system.
Target Audience
Sustainable Planet targets food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and consumers seeking sustainable, plant-based protein alternatives to traditional animal and soy-based products.
Features
- Cultivation of water lentils on desertified land, reducing the need for arable land and minimizing deforestation.
- Proprietary protein extraction method to generate high-quality RuBisCo protein isolate from water lentils.
- Water lentil production uses 17 times less water than soybean production, conserving water resources.
- Water lentils contain approximately 45% protein, including all essential amino acids, vitamin B, and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Sustainable cultivation practices that contribute to carbon emission reduction and natural resource regeneration.
- Focus on creating non-toxic, plant-based food products.
- Exclusive global license agreement with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) for patented protein extraction technology.