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BENSON HILL
Case Study: Yellow Pea
(In Development, Medium Term)
~2-3 Year Head Start
Using CropOS® platform to accelerate innovation in Yellow Pea
1.
Genomic data used to understand and optimize diversity
of parents and crosses
2.
Proprietary data and models identify flavor genes "like a
needle in a haystack"
3.
Speed breeding has the potential to shorten
product development; high protein outliers
selected for advancement
Yellow Pea is the Fastest Growing Protein
Source for Plant-Based Meats (1)
Source: Benson Hill. (1) Context analysis and estimates. (2) Projected.
40%
Seed Protein (%)
23%
Protein Content
Affordability
Sustainability
Flavor
Market Fit for
Plant-Based
Meats
Our
Program
Today
Commodity Genetics
Pea Protein
Concentrate
(PPC)
~50-52%
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Pea Protein
Isolate
(PPI)
~85%
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Genetics
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Pea Protein
Concentrate
~61-65%(2)
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