Israeli food-tech startup ChickP Protein has begun full commercial production of its 90% chickpea isolate protein, the company announced Tuesday.
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ChickP was founded in 2016 by Ram Reifen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and professor of human nutrition, based a patented technology developed after two years of research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
In a press release, ChickP said it is now producing its allergen-free protein isolate at a stable rate of 20 metric tons per day.
ChickP said its ingredient is designed to provide protein-infused functionality and a nutritional boost to an array of food and supplements, including dairy alternatives, baked products, and gluten-free foods. The company also is actively seeking new opportunities in the plant-based alternatives industry.
CEO of ChickP Ron Klein said, "We have established a modern, BRC certified food facility, where we have applied proprietary technology for the production of high-value, clean-label chickpea protein."
"We've already attracted considerable interest from major food brands, and this month alone welcomed a number of production commitments from several new customers," Klein added.
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ChickP, based in Rehovot, is also expanding its global activities, having signed a joint market development agreement with Socius Ingredients, Inc.
Klein noted that ChickP was partnering with several food companies on specialized projects to develop the North American market for plant-based innovations.
"Socius has exemplary protein application expertise and, with a state-of-the-art technical center in Chicago, boasts strong connections to manufacturers of plant-based products," he explained. "We're strategizing with Socius to explore the many creative possibilities for producing chickpea protein-based prototypes," he said.
Conor Buckley, vice president of Socius, called ChickP's product "a new standard for pure protein solutions through multiple beneficial attributes, including a dense nutritional profile, neutral flavor, and distinguished functional properties."
