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Hargol leads the alternative protein space globally as a producer of nutrient rich protein for humans from grasshoppers - Nature's most efficient protein source!
About
Hargol leads the alternative protein space globally as a producer of nutrient rich protein for humans from grasshoppers. Hargol is the first company in the world to reach industrial scale production of a protein ingredient from grasshoppers. Hargol's technology enables year-round production of high and constant quality protein. This protein is already being produced in facilities capable of yielding 40M grasshoppers per year. Hargol has signed agreements with Posco International, Tnuva, and Bebord Foods to distribute Hargol’s products in Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, and India. Hargol is also planning a commercial pilot with China’s 2nd largest food producer Bright Food. Hargol’s mission is to deliver a better alternative protein: Healthier for humans, healthier for the environment, in a safer and more efficient process. Products Hargol offer the following ingredients to food, beverage and supplement producers: PRO72 Nutrient Rich Protein Ingredient – Comes in a powder form. Provides a boost in protein and essential nutrients, adds functionality and long shelf life of up to 24 months. The New Meat – A paste that can be easily blended into plant/animal meat products. Provides a boost in essential nutrients, a wide range of health benefits, functionality that this industry is seeking and reduces footprint. Technology Hargol is the world’s first to complete development of infrastructure and protocols for industrial production of grasshoppers. The company also develops new genetic lines of grasshoppers that will strengthen its IP and improve its lead in the market with better production efficiency. Hargol reached R&D milestone with a POC that company’s technology can feed the world: It will enable to increase productivity by 2.5X (vs. chicken houses) and reduce production cost by 60% (vs. chickens) while providing a healthier, more sustainable and safer product.
Key Benefits
Hargol’s technology can feed the world with a more efficient, healthier and more sustainable protein ingredient. Impact ● Environmental – Grasshoppers are nature’s most efficient protein source. To produce 1 kg of grasshoppers’ biomass vs. beef they reduce by over 99% Greenhouse gasses emissions, water consumption, waste and arable land usage. And that biomass provides 4X more protein! ● Health – Hargol’s grasshoppers are a naturally rich source of a wide range of nutrients and make a significant contribution to nutrient intakes and diet quality. These nutrients have been linked to a number of potential health benefits. They also have a role in sports nutrition and in helping to maintain muscle mass, Bone health and function in older people. For example: ○ Hargol grasshoppers contain 2.7X more protein than dried milk powder, 3X more than Chicken Breast, and contain 9X more than Tufo. ○ Hargol grasshoppers contain 1.5X more omega-3 than Salmon. ○ Hargol grasshoppers contain 5X more zinc than dried milk powder, and 4X more than Soy ○ Hargol grasshoppers contain 4X more iron than Chicken Breast
Applications
Hargol offer the following ingredients to food, beverage and supplement producers: PRO72 Nutrient Rich Protein Ingredient – Comes in a powder form. Provides a boost in protein and essential nutrients, adds functionality and long shelf life of up to 24 months. Can be used in a wide range of food/beverage/supplements applications. The New Meat – A paste that can be easily blended into plant/animal meat products. Provides a boost in essential nutrients, a wide range of health benefits, functionality that this industry is seeking and reduces footprint.