We’re Better Pulse
Introducing a resilient and nutritious protein: the black-eyed pea.
Our mission is to cultivate a wholesome and sustainable plant protein.
The Better Pulse solution to is based on a highly resilient crop, the black-eyed pea, originating from the Sahel region in Africa. With little water and fertilizer requirements and an innate heat tolerance, this crop can restore food supply resiliency of plant-based protein in the face of global warming, without comprising the unique health benefits and delicious taste.
The Technology
Better Pulse is implementing vertical integration for seed design in black-eyed peas (utilizing CRISPR-Cas technology), coupled with protein extraction from the seeds. Our goal is to introduce an innovative and nutritious protein concentrate.
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
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.
News
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.
Coller Competition | June 23
Better Pulse is honored to participate in the 2023 Coller Startup Competition Finals at Tel Aviv University on the 5th of July. You are all welcome to attend. The 7th Annual Coller Startup Competition17:30 - Exhibition of Ventures & Mingling19:00 - Main Event –...
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