Quinoa Saponin Concentrated

(40% - 65%) for industrial uses

Saponin obtained from Quinoa (unique in the world)

Pioneering sustainable, natural & biodegradable

by Gerardo Garland G.

Sapo-9-QSC

Problem:

Currently, peeling is a waste product of the process.

Peru and Bolivia generate around 7,000 MT of quinoa dust per year.

This powder pollutes the environment, including rivers and lakes, because when discarded it generates a lot of foam upon contact with water.

Sapo9's Solution

Quinoa Residues Upcycling

Utilizing a valuable, often wasted, resource (dust) for sustainable & biodegradable saponin.

Clean Process

Hydrodynamic cavitation, followed by membrane filtration, adsorption on AB-8 resin, and liquid–liquid partitioning: no chemicals, no additives.

Superior Quality (75%)

High-purity fractions are particularly relevant for applications in surfactant formulations, antioxidant systems, and bioactive ingredients with reported cytotoxic activity.

Product & Technology

Innovative Process IP

Patented pending method including: Hydrodynamic cavitation, followed by membrane filtration, adsorption on AB-8 resin, and liquid–liquid partitioning.

High-Quality Output

Circular Economy

Transforming quinoa residues into high-value products.

The saponin-rich extracts (65% and 75% purity) also contained phenolic compounds, primarily glycosylated forms such as rutin and quercetin, which have been reported to exhibit cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines.

Benckmarketing:

TAM = US$192m SAM = US$110m SOM = US$5m (year 5)

Sapo-9-QSC

Desert King

Circular economy

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Natural & Biodegradable

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Low-cost process

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It does not generate waste

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Multiple industrial uses

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Traction & Validation

Proven Method (patent pending) : TRL 7

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating with a key quinoa processor in Arequipa for raw material access.

Hydrodynamic cavitation, followed by membrane filtration, adsorption on AB-8 resin, and liquid–liquid partitioning: no chemicals, no additives.

No need evaporation

Residues after saponin extraction can be used for animal feed

Business Model: B2B w/Circular Economy

Weak-END creates value by transforming quinoa residues into a premium, clean-label protein powder, fostering a sustainable and profitable circular economy.

Our Team

Gerardo Garland Ghio

CEO, more than 15 years of experience in quinoa.

Jiwra’s founder, he wrote the book “QUINOA:

Is it a profitable business?”

Augusto Garland Ghio

I+D Director, Industrial engineer.

Jiwra’s co-founder, he develops the dry

fractioning method for quinoa.

Gerardo Garland Guerra

CFO, economist.

BCRP passant.

Financial analyst.

Proposal: $300K Pre-Seed Round

10%

1.- MVP & Pilot

Build minimum viable product and scale initial pilot batch.

15%

3.- Supply Chain

Secure reliable raw material supply from quinoa partners.

45%

2.- Machinery

Build a pilot facility to extract & concentrate up to 40 or 60%

30%

4.- R&D Saponin for Cosmetic & Health

Research for Medical & Health uses as cure for colon cancer.