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Building Healthy Bodies With BeNu Biscuits
This Food Science for Relief and Development column discusses BeNu Foods, a startup in Ethiopia that produces nutritious biscuits and also supports the local economy.
BeNu biscuits are ready for baking. Photo courtesy of BeNu Foods
In Ethiopia, where child undernutrition remains a significant concern, BeNu Foods is working to change that—one biscuit at a time. Founded in 2018 by food scientist and nutritionist Betelhem Lakew and entrepreneur Amen Temesgen, the startup creates nutritious biscuits from 100% Ethiopian-sourced crops. Using locally grown soybeans, chickpeas, oats, and peanuts, BeNu’s biscuits are designed to boost protein and calorie intake for undernourished children.
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