More Than
a Protein Powder.
This ancient Andean legume contains 51% complete protein — higher than pea, hemp, whey, or soy. It is naturally lectin-free, packed with prebiotic fiber, and gentle on the digestive system. But that's only the beginning.
- 25–40% denser protein than soy, pea, or hemp — not even close
- All 9 essential amino acids in ideal ratios — PDCAAS of 0.98
- Traditional water-extraction removes lectins by 95% and eliminates gas-causing sugars
- Fully digestible — no bloating, naturally prebiotic, feeds beneficial gut bacteria
- No allergens, no phytoestrogens, no oligosaccharides
- Rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids · 15g prebiotic fiber per 100g serving
- Essential minerals: iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, vitamins E & B-complex
- Stable in smoothies for 72+ hours without souring
The Bean
Is Just the Beginning.
The Tarwi plant itself is extraordinary far beyond its nutritional profile. It is a true regenerative, multi-purpose super plant with uses across agriculture, food production, and beyond.
Tarwi fixes atmospheric nitrogen directly into the soil — acting as a natural fertilizer that improves the land around it. Ideal for regenerative and intercropping agriculture.
Cultivated between 2,500 -4,000 feet in the Andes, Tarwi requires almost no irrigation. Evolved over millennia to thrive in harsh, dry mountain conditions — minimal resource input.
The debittering wastewater contains alkaloid compounds that function as a natural bio-fungicide and insecticide in sustainable farming.
The debittered bean mills into a high-protein, lectin-free flour suitable for baking, pasta, and food manufacturing — multiple product categories from one crop.
When seeds move to lower altitudes, protein drops 8–12% within one generation. The 51% figure is locked to high-Andes terroir and centuries of farmer selection.
Every part of the plant and its processing has a use — from protein-dense beans to bio-active wastewater to soil amendment. A genuinely circular agricultural system.
Honoring the
Farming Communities.
I'm working directly with small family farms in the high Andes — communities that have been stewards of this plant for thousands of years — to bring Tarwi to the world the right way.
This project is about more than a protein powder. It's about honoring the heritage of these farming communities while creating a new category of truly functional, regenerative nutrition. Every purchase supports farmers who have tended these genetics since before the Inca empire.
I'm building this through a direct-to-consumer effort, and I'm also open to serious investment and supply chain partnerships.
Investment & Partnership Inquiries
If you're interested in supply chain partnerships, investment, or co-development opportunities in the Tarwi space, I want to hear from you. Ground-floor opportunity in an emerging category.
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