Manufacturer of plant-based proteins and starches, MGP Ingredients has launched a new line of textured proteins that help food innovators mimic the fibrous texture of meat. ProTerra expands the company’s offerings with a new textured pea option that joins its proven textured wheat series (formerly known as TruTex), giving food formulators a range of choices […]
Etiqueta: flexitarians
Delivering on consumers´ needs for natural and authentic flavours
As an example, 26% of French consumers quote “no artificial colours, flavours nor sweeteners” as the most sought-after characteristic in a yogurt, while “healthy” and “short list of ingredients” being scored after that at 17% respectively. At the same time, however, it is well known that taste is invariably the number one driver of purchase […]
The quest for the next ‘meatless meat’
As the environmental impact of livestock is increasingly debated as a key obstacle in achieving sustainable lifestyles, sales of plant-based meat substitutes have made steady gains in developed markets, as they move away from being the preserve of vegetarians to becoming popular among the wider group of flexitarians seeking to reduce their meat intake. In […]
“Sensory Flavor Pairing” from Bell Aids Development of Vegan Soft Drinks
The number of vegans/vegetarians is growing rapidly throughout the world. As by 2007, the digit for Germany was about two percent of vegetarians which has doubled to four percent in 2014. Added to this are further 1.5% which are eating fish but no meat. The number of vegans is said to have reached 0.5%. Vebu […]