Prime Roots
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Founded
2017
Business model
C-corp
Employees
34
Intellectual property
3 patents filed
Website
www.primeroots.com
Prime Roots is a Berkeley-based company that celebrates the culture of meat while also looking to reduce its environmental burdens.
They have developed a koji-based, high-protein meat alternative using a fungus called koji. Koji is an umami-rich source of protein that has been used for centuries across Asia. Koji is a platform that can be used to produce a variety of meats and seafoods with various tastes and textures. The koji meat replicates the full experience of preparing and eating delicious meats. Using the fermentation process, Prime Roots produces meat alternatives with the added benefit of prebiotics and high fiber content.