We’re Better Pulse
Introducing a resilient and nutritious protein: the black-eyed pea.
Our mission is to provide our customers with the most functional, nutritional, and tasty plant-based Protein.
The Better Pulse solution to is based on a highly resilient crop, the black-eyed pea, which demonstrates exceptional solubility, heat stability, and foaming capacity, unmatched across various food applications.
Our Unique Value Proposition
Our protein concentrate exhibits exceptional solubility, thermal stability, and foaming capacity—enabling food companies to incorporate it into applications such as high-protein yogurt, Ultra High Temperature (UHT) processed products, and clean-label barista-style milk.
Team
Alon Karpol CEO & Co-founder:
Alon holds a Ph.D. and completed his postdoc in protein biochemistry at the Weizmann Institute of Science. With a background as the CEO of a biofuel startup and as the General Manager of a protein company, he brings 20 years of expertise in protein science. Over the past five years, Alon successfully introduced the first bacterial-based protein as a food ingredient to the US market.
David Etienne – Food Scientist
Food technologist, Savor Eat, Pastry Teacher, Planet Chef, Chef and owner of food establishments, Pastry chef in Michelin – started restaurants in France.
Mr. Chanan Schneider – Active Chairman:
Entrepreneur, CEO and Venture capitalist at the Food-Tech sector
News
Better Pulse Secures $400,000 in Funding from the Israel Innovation Authority to Propel Plant-Based Protein Innovation
Givat Chen, Israel – [Sunday, 29 September 2024] – Better Pulse, a trailblazer in the plant-based protein industry, proudly announces the receipt of $400,000 in funding from the Israel Innovation Authority under its prestigious Boost, Pre-Seed track. This investment...
Dan LaunchPad | Nov 23
Better Pulse is honored to participate in the Dan LaunchPad program, which provides a unique venture enhancement program for startups, powered by Tel Aviv University. read more
Biotope by VIB | Nov 23
In November, Better Pulse took part in the esteemed VIB Biotope accelerator program in Belgium. This intensive 3-week accelerator equipped Better Pulse with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and practical experience alongside industry experts.
Why Black Eye Peas?
Black-eyed pea offers a unique value proposition: it is excluded from the major eight allergens, white in color, high solubility, and derives from a resilient crop Non-GMO
Black-eyed peas has one of the lowest Carbon foot-print
Green House Gases equivalent emissions (GHGe) associated with 1 Kg of Black-eyed Peas protein is one of the lowest described.
Additionally, since it is a semi-arid crop, there is little water requirements.
IUCN NL (2022/2023). Sustainable plant-based worldwide. Guide for value chain management in the protein
| Crop | Carbon footprint [kg CO2eq/kg] |
| Cow peas | 0.48 |
| Peas | 0.58 |
| Soy | 0.6 |
| Chickpeas | 0.67 |
| Oats | 0.7 |
| Quinoa | 0.96 |
| Coconut | 1.78 |
| Almonds | 1.9 |
| Milk | 2.10 |
| Egg | 3.23 |
| Chicken | 4.24 |
| Pork | 5.79 |
| Cheese | 9.29 |
| Butter | 9.90 |
| Lamb | 27.21 |
| Beef | 27.72 |
If you think Black-eyed Peas has an important future role in our food system – don’t hesitate to call us.
Address: Moshav Giva’at Hen, PB 65, Israel, Zip 4390500
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +972-523331007