Flexitarian appeal
Many consumers are reducing meat for health or environmental reasons but still crave the taste and texture of meat.
Today’s consumers want it all: the rich taste and texture of real meat, the health and sustainability benefits of plants. Hybrid meat products are blending the best of both worlds to create nutritious and environmentally friendly options that stand out on the shelf.
Many consumers are reducing meat for health or environmental reasons but still crave the taste and texture of meat.
Hybrid burgers use less meat, lowering carbon emissions and resource use.
Blending meat with plant-based ingredients can reduce raw material costs while maintaining premium positioning.
Lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, with added fiber and micronutrients.
Improve the base of your hybrid meat product with TVPs, sourced from pea or faba. Available in multiple formats, they are designed to be integrated into a wide range of applications, from minced meat to meatballs. These proteins deliver the firmness, juiciness, and authentic appearance that ensures hybrid meat products achieve a texture and eating experience matching that of traditional, all-meat formulations.
Our complete blends and specialized ingredient solutions are designed to support both the meat and plant-based components of your hybrid meat products. Featuring advanced color and taste-masking systems, they ensure that products containing TVPs maintain appealing sensory qualities, delivering consistent appearance and flavor.
In addition, our tailored flavors, functional proteins, sodium-reduction solutions, fibers, transglutaminase, and natural colors work together to create a traditional meat-like texture, a juicy and tasty bite, and a quick, straightforward production process. These solutions can also help achieve a source of fiber and lower salt content, enhancing both quality and nutrition. With our deep expertise, we are ready to advise and support you in overcoming any formulation challenges.