Unlocking chickpea’s protein potential – a BITES Interview with Taly Nechushtan

InnovoPro has developed a patent-pending technology for extracting protein concentrate from chickpeas, which are a non-GMO, non-allergenic, sustainable, healthy and tasty vegan source of protein.

Protein from superfood pulses is one of the biggest industry trends at the moment and chickpeas’ great binding properties make them extremely versatile and suitable for many different applications. To find out more BITES interviewed Taly Nechushtan the CEO of InnovoPro.

Can you give a brief explanation of how InnovoPro came together? What gave you the initial idea to start using chickpeas?

“The initial protocol to extract protein from chickpeas was developed by the founder, Dr. Ascher Shmulewitz. Dr. Shmulewitz is a physician and an engineer, who was fascinated by the idea that food could prevent and cure diseases. Wanting to bring health and wellness to his patients, he studied the chickpea, which today is known to be a superfood. Ascher is a board member and is involved in the company’s activities. InnovoPro has developed a patent-pending technology for extracting protein concentrate from chickpeas, which are a non-GMO, non-allergenic, sustainable, healthy and tasty vegan source of protein.”

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