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July 29, 2026·3 min read

NuCicer launches high-protein chickpeas

Food Business News article on NuCicer's new class of chickpeas: Nuchi provides 50% more protein, and 25% less fat than traditional chickpeas. By Brooke Just

July 15, 2026·3 min read

Are Chickpeas The Answer To Protein Getting Pricier?

Sporked writer Jay Wilson highlights NuCicer's innovative new chickpea variety, Nuchi, as a timely and cost-effective alternative to increasingly expensive whey protein. The article, titled "Are Chickpeas The Answer To Protein Getting Pricier?", details how Nuchi is poised to help food manufacturers meet consumer protein demands without raising prices. Key Highlights: Market Disruption: As consumer demand for protein remains high and traditional sources like whey become more costly, Nuchi offers food brands a financially viable, plant-based alternative. Superior Nutritional Profile: The article emphasizes that Nuchi boasts 50% more protein and 25% less fat than standard chickpeas. Streamlined Production: Thanks to its naturally lower fat content, Nuchi can bypass the costly defatting step typically required in chickpea processing, lowering overall production costs. Cutting-Edge Development: Sporked notes that Nuchi is a non-GMO ingredient developed from ancient wild varieties using NuCicer’s proprietary AI-driven genomic modeling and speed-breeding technology. Sustainable Scaling: Nuchi is not just good for consumers; it's good for the earth. The crop helps move nitrogen from the air to the soil, enriching it. NuCicer has already planted 10,000 acres across North America for 2026. NuCicer is currently accepting sample requests through its website and actively establishing partnerships with ingredient processors and food manufacturers. The feature concludes by anticipating Nuchi's future impact on the market, pondering if chickpea protein bars might just be "the next big thing."

July 9, 2026·5 min read

NuCicer Debuts Nuchi, a Reworked Chickpea Built for High-Protein Formulation

Four ingredient formats: Nuchi is available as a high-protein flour, a low-fat flour, a protein concentrate, and a protein isolate, and according to the company is compatible with existing pea protein processing infrastructure. NuCicer says it has tested the ingredient across crackers, pancakes, waffles, pasta, snacks, and cereal formats. The variety is non-GMO and gluten-free, and the company describes its flavor as neutral, reducing the need for masking agents common in pea and soy protein applications.

July 8, 2026·6 minutes

NuCicer Introduces Nuchi, a New Class of High-Protein Chickpeas Designed for Clean-Label Food Formulation

With 50% more protein and 25% less fat, Nuchi solves the processing problems keeping chickpeas from competing at the highest tier of plant-based ingredients

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May 6, 2026

FoodTech Stories Podcast Featuring NuCicer CEO Kathryn Cook

Guest CEO & Founder Kathryn Cook joins host Megan Thomas to talk about AgTech startup NuCicer, a crop improvement and design company that's unlocking the full potential of the nutrient-dense chickpea. The episode delves into how NuCicer was shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and the opportunities that exist in the current crop infrastructure.