‘Not Your Average Chickpea’: NuCicer Unveils Higher-Protein Version of Beloved Bean

Californian agtech startup NuCicer has launched Nuchi, a new class of chickpeas with 50% more protein and 25% less fat than traditional varieties. Using AI technology, NuCicer aims to provide a minimally processed, clean-label protein option in the US. Nuchi chickpeas come in four formats suitable for various applications, including flour, protein concentrate, and isolate.

NuCicer's speed-breeding platform allows them to bring new crop varieties to market faster than conventional breeding programs. With rising demand for protein and instability in the supply chain, NuCicer's Nuchi chickpeas offer a climate-resilient crop that can be grown in North America. With the protein craze on the rise, NuCicer's innovative approach to designing chickpeas aims to meet the demand for high-protein, minimally processed plant-based ingredients.