Deligene
Enabling climate-smart, land-efficient plant proteins with superior taste, texture, and nutrition
About Us
Deligene is creating the next generation of climate-smart plant protein and oil ingredients to power the future of sustainable food.
Led by Pini, former CEO of Soglowek and Deputy CEO at Strauss, alongside Itay, Ph.D. in plant science and agronomy, Deligene combines deep food industry expertise with cutting-edge biotechnology.
Using advanced, non-GMO genome editing, Deligene develops high-quality soybeans that deliver superior taste, texture, functionality, and nutrition, while reducing the environmental footprint associated with traditional protein sources. The ingredients are designed to support a wide range of food producers, enabling affordable, delicious, and sustainable plant-based and blended products across global markets.
By accelerating the shift to plant-based proteins, Deligene contributes to key climate and land-use mitigation efforts — making better food, with fewer resources, for a growing world.
Relevant Challenges
Process
Our unique seeds offer significant processing advantages, including eliminating the need for off-flavor removal and increasing protein isolate yield per ton of seeds.
Sensory and Physical Attributes
Our soybean varieties are specifically designed for superior functionality:
High Gelation: Enhanced protein content improves gelation properties, ideal for structured plant-based products.
High Emulsification & Solubility: Increased levels of proteins known for excellent emulsification and solubility deliver better texture and product stability.
We also offer a unique variety with very low off-flavor notes, enabling cleaner-tasting, more appealing plant-based products.
Nutritional Profile
Our soybeans feature a 20% boost in seed methionine, significantly enhancing overall protein quality as measured by industry standards like PDCAAS and DIAAS, making them ideal for nutritious, high-quality plant-based products.
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