Vegan wheat-based bacon
Loryma, an expert in functional wheat ingredients, has developed an innovative concept for vegan bacon that convincingly reproduces the sensory properties of the original. The typical mouthfeel is achieved by the wheat-based binding component Lory® Bind, a suitable bacon-spice mixture guarantees an authentic taste. Thanks to its uncomplicated production and easy preparation, the concept is ideally applicable in the convenience and gastro segment.
Consumer demand for authentic plant-based alternatives to popular meat products is growing steadily. What is required are product innovations that are easy to process and convince in terms of sensor technology and preparation. For this reason, Loryma has developed a perfectly coordinated recipe for bacon based on wheat ingredients, with which food manufacturers can expand their vegan range.
As a component of a modular system, Lory® Bind offers optimal possibilities to produce ready-to-eat products with the desired and expected texture. The functional starch mixtures are odorless and tasteless and are therefore ideal for the production of vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives without the off button, which can be seasoned individually. So that the bacon retains its structure even during cooking, the binding agent ensures an irreversible internal structure.
When prepared in the pan, the vegan bacon behaves like the original, becomes crispy on the outside and has a fibrous, delicate texture. The smoky spice brings with it the characteristic bacon taste that consumers appreciate. The vegetable alternative can be used in a variety of applications in the field of gastronomy, catering or convenience, whether for the breakfast buffet, on a vegan burger, diced on tarte flambée, in casseroles or as a topping for salads.
Henrik Hetzer, Managing Director of Loryma, explains: “Our raw materials combine naturalness with maximum functionality. In addition to uncomplicated handling, they offer manufacturers the opportunity to produce healthy and successful safe applications that perfectly meet the current consumer trend for meat-free convenience products. "
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About Loryma:
Loryma, member of the Crespel & Deiters Group, has over 40 years of experience in the production of wheat proteins, wheat starches and wheat-based functional mixtures, which are sold worldwide. At the company's headquarters in Zwingenberg, experts develop pioneering solutions that simultaneously support the needs of the food industry and respond to the increasing demands on healthy nutrition for the growing world population. The responsible and regionally produced raw materials optimize the stability, texture and taste of meat and fish, vegetarian and vegan end products, baked goods and sweets as well as convenience food. High quality raw materials combined with extensive expertise in production make Loryma a trustworthy partner for service, product development and sales of tailor-made solutions for contemporary food.
More information: www.loryma.de
