Wolffia

 

The vegetable protein of the future

The natural agrotechnological food cultivation.

 

Who we are

Elpis cultivates and develops duckweed – plants such as Wolffia (the best known) – rich in proteins and nutrients, using hydroponic cultivation.

Superfood to discover

Wolffia is the quintessential green vegetable caviar, a small-sized freshwater plant with globose shoots to be used for any food or beverage application. Wolffia is supplied fresh, frozen and in powder form.

It is consumed like this

 

It has no taste or smell and can therefore be used in the kitchen without running the risk of altering the taste of the dishes. It can be added to smoothies and soups, combined with pancakes and crêpes, used to color fresh pasta or added to the preparation of veggie burgers. Its versatility can help increase the protein and fiber content of the dish, without adding cholesterol.

A super food for everyone

  •  elderly people
  • children
  • vegetarians
  • athletes
  • and all consumers of healthy food

Nutritional characteristics

Wolffia contains a percentage of protein equal to 40% of its weight, offers 9 essential amino acids with a profile similar to protein eggs, dietary fiber, polyphenols, minerals (calcium, iron and zinc) and vitamins (especially B12).

This plant has actually been cultivated for centuries in Southeast Asia and has been consumed by the Israeli population for many years.

 

Percentage % of protein  /  dry weight

The smallest vegetable on the planet

1 Vegetable protein with all amino acids

2 High levels of available iron, vitamin B12, omega 3, zinc, potassium and folic acid

3 Free from soy, dairy, gluten and all major allergens

4 No OGM

5 Grown more sustainably than milk or animal proteins

6 Without pesticides, herbicides and toxic contaminants

Mission – Goals

In the future, the increase in population and the demand for proteins will bring current agriculture to a crisis point.

Our all natural solution is to provide healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable nutrition all year round.

 

Protein source in feed

 

For the feeding of farm animals, researches qualify Lemna minor, spirodela, landolthia as the next future alternatives to soy, suitable as a protein source supplement for chickens, hens, quail, etc …

 

The future of agriculture is now!

 

Elpis – Greenfarm

Mail

lemna.tenerife@gmail.com