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Singapore-based WhatIF Foods uses an obscure African legume called the Bambara groundnut to make both milk and noodles. Drought-resistant Bambara groundnuts not only grow in marginal conditions, they release nitrogen to improve soil fertility. "The plant doesn't need a lot of care and attention," explains WhatIF Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Reeves.

“We have 2.6 billion people that derive their income from agricultural activities and 75 percent of them are the poorest of the poor,” says Christoph Langwallner, the CEO of WhatIF Foods. “What's shocking is that more than half of the farming land is already severely degraded, or is degrading at a speed unprecedented in human history.”

How a startup is on a mission to diversify the food system with an environmentally-friendly crop that can restore degraded land, cut water consumption, improve our diet and increase food security: the Bambara groundnut.

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Regenerative Business in Action with WhatIF Foods Chris Langwallner

There’s a new plant-based milk in town, and it’s not made from soy, almonds or cashews. Launched by Singapore food tech WhatIF Foods, BamNut Milk is made from the climate-resilient and regenerative crop Bambara groundnuts, which are legumes packed with protein.

Exploring The WhatIF’s: This S’pore Startup Turns Instant Noodles, Soups Into Healthy Food

Why the future of convenience foods is farmer, planet and consumer-friendly. WhatIF Foods, the consumer brand of Singapore-based food science company NamZ, has opened...

 

Vegan, healthy, and sustainable – a look at the future of convenience food. A local start-up is making instant food that’s actually good for you and the environment