A juicy hamburger made with plant based meat, filled with vegetables next to a glass of water.

Demand is growing for <span class="expressive">plant based meat</span> ingredients and products, but expectations <br />are high

Plant based meat, fish and seafood

Consumers yearn for plant based meat, fish and seafood with the taste, texture, aroma and ‘bite’ that come with the meat-eating experience. These cannot be made without ingredients of the highest quality.

Flexitarians are buying new plant based products as they try to eat more sustainably and healthily, but they are the most likely to be put off by poor taste and texture. So, although they are concerned about sustainability and nutrition, they are unwilling to compromise on taste and enjoyment.

This means that plant based alternative meat solutions, fish and seafood really need to deliver on all fronts, including eating quality, health and sustainability.

The desire to improve the texture, juiciness and visual appeal of plant based meat, fish and seafood lies at the heart of many of the innovation challenges brought to our Innovation Center of Excellence for Plant-based Foods.

Fat is an essential plant based meat ingredient in that it plays a crucial role in structure, mouthfeel, and flavor. Finding the perfect solution to complement your chosen plant based protein can make all the difference. The right oils and fats can…

  • Enhance taste, texture and flavor
  • Add juiciness
  • Create the desired ‘bite’
A plant-based casserole dish filled with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs, placed on a polished marble surface.

Too oily, too dry, too hard or off taste? 

We can also provide value-adding plant based meat ingredients to prevent oxidation, create marbling and support browning.

Customers are also looking for ways to improve the nutritional profile and sustainability of their plant based food products. We enjoy sharing our understanding of the role of in these applications to inspire your innovation and support your new product development.

Whatever your plant based meat, fish or seafood innovation challenge, we can work with you to find a solution. Fat influences the structure, mouthfeel and flavor, and finding the right solution to work with your choice of plant based protein can make all the difference.

Like to know more?

We want to work with you to improve the sensory profile of your plant based meat, so that you can deliver fantastic eating experiences that will make your consumers smile and keep coming back for more!  

Do you have a question for us about plant based meat ingredients or solutions? Would you like to know more? We would love to hear from you!