Agricultural solutions developer Hinoman has introduced a proprietary, eco-friendly cultivation process for plant protein that facilitates water savings of up to 90%, in an effort to achieve a complete water-management solution for its vegetable protein cultivation system.
The cultivation process is claimed to be a better alternative to vegetable protein alternatives, such as soy.
Hinoman vice president business development Udi Alroy said: "We designed a precise hydroponics cultivation system that can answer water-management challenges in a wide range of geographical locations. Hinoman's proprietary hydroponic cultivation process is fully adjustable and suitable for vast variety of climates. It optimizes water usage and is especially applicable to semi-desert areas such as in South California, as well as colder climates."
Hinoman's patented technology uses a semi-closed-environment system to control and optimize the Mankai plant, which is a high-protein strain of duckweed that grows in shallow water. The company claims that when compared with soy, kale, or spinach, Mankai uses 10 times lesser water for crop growth.
Hinoman CEO Ron Salpeter said: "Imagine how beneficial it is for growers seeking water management solutions, including fully recyclable water management. The race for alternative protein has just began, and the winners will be the companies that will provide a vegetal, non-GMO, high-protein ingredient, with maximum proximity to urban centers. Consumers demand high value, sustainable protein, locally or regionally sourced and with proven traceability. Hinoman offers an affordable, comprehensive solution that supports urban cultivation, or cultivation in proximity to food manufacturers."
Hinoman assures that the plant would remain pure, clean, uncontaminated and free from pesticides and other non-desired residues and claims that the resultant high-protein vegetable would meet and exceed food safety and security standards while complying with the international requirements.
