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
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