FF, I'm confused. I've been watching this thread, and still don't know what your ultimate goals are. You said you've developed a homemade high protein mix, then talk about your business partner in this endeavor.
Are your ultimate plans for DIY home use, or for retail sale? If the raw ingredient costs are 80 cents a pound, wouldn't processing, packaging, distribution, etc. easily double or triple the cost per pound?
I'm not questioning your motives, just curious.