Meat alternatives

Nice to meat you!

The Flexitarian movement is on the rise, with consumers looking to reduce their meat consumption and explore more plant-based alternative protein options. To support them in their diet transformation you need to balance taste, texture, nutrition and sustainability in meat alternatives - and our solutions and expertise will help you do it. 

It starts with our portfolio of integrated SmartProteins® solutions - ideal for a range of plant-based protein bases while supporting cleaner and more transparent labeling. It then extends to our taste solutions that deliver convincingly meaty flavor; complemented by equally natural hydrocolloids that add juiciness and mouthfeel - with less fat.

In fact, you can take great texture even further in meat alternatives with our proven Vertis™ Plant Proteins which also help bridge the nutrition gap in a more sustainable way: for example, Vertis™ CanolaPRO® - the only commercially available upcycled protein with a PDCAAS = 1 rating.

Tackling your key challenges in meat alternatives

To succeed in plant-based meat you need a partner that understands the trends driving consumer preference; and knows how to deliver the qualities needed to help you create differentiated meat alternatives.

Innovation in integration

Manufacturers need solutions that balance qualities like taste modulation, masking and texturization with functional ingredients.

Mind the gap!

Bridging the nutritional gap in the protein transition from animal-based to plant based is essential for meeting the needs of consumers.

Now we’re cooking!

How can you bring the juicy flavor, mouth watering sizzle, and captivating cooking aroma of traditional meat to meat alternatives.

Marvellous masking

To keep consumers coming back for more it’s essential to mask off-notes, and we can help you from beany to bitterness in your plant-based meat.

Our solutions & expertise

texture & mouthfeel
Texture & mouthfeel

Want to boost the mouthfeel, bite and chew of your products in a label-friendly and sustainable way? Our solutions and expertise will help you achieve it.

salt reduction
Salt reduction

We can help you create ‘better-for-you’ foods with reduced salt and MSG – and with no compromise on taste, texture and sensory appeal.

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Culinary

Looking for creative culinary solutions – delivered by experienced and passionate experts, from concept-to-product launch? Look no further.

Our ingredients

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Bio-gum gellan

Explore our Bio-Gum Gellan below.

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Flavors 

Explore our Flavors below.

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Pectin

Explore our Pectin below.

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Vertis™ plant proteins

Explore our Vertis™ plant Proteins below.

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Technical antioxidants

Explore our Technical Anitoxidants below.

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Vitamins, carotenoids & micronutrients

Explore our Vitamins, Carotenoids & Micronutrients below.

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