Vegemeat - the minced meat alternative made from pea protein
Taiyo presented a new natural meat alternative for minced meat dishes at Fi / Hi Europe. The pea protein granulate is aimed at consumers with intolerances who pay close attention to the ingredients in a vegan or low-meat diet and at the same time do not want to forego the minced meat-like texture. Anyone looking for vegetarian meat alternatives today will find a wealth of products with a wide variety of ingredients, tastes and textures. Soy-based or seitan-based products are among the most popular, but these are avoided by allergy sufferers or people with a thyroid disease. Meat substitutes made from pea protein can fill the gap in the supply for this group of buyers. Thanks to the gentle production process, the newly developed Vegemeat from Taiyo has an excellent taste and a meat-like texture and thus differs from many other meat alternatives based on legumes.
Vegemeat is a 100% natural, vegan pea protein granulate with no typical taste, which is why no off-notes have to be masked with flavors. The production of the meat imitation with a texture similar to minced meat succeeds thanks to a sophisticated recipe and a carefully coordinated production process. Vegemeat promises vegan enjoyment and is ideal for popular dishes such as Bolognese or lasagna.
From a nutritional point of view, Vegemeat scores with a high protein content, which at 78g per 100g of product is far above that of soy. In relation to 100g, the fat content is only 0,3g. Since no sugar is added, the carbohydrate value is also pleasantly low at 5,5g. Vegemeat contains only four ingredients in total: pea protein, strawberry juice concentrate, salt and glucomannan (konjac root powder). An authentic mouthfeel and a slightly spicy taste meet the demands of discerning consumers for high-quality, well-tolerated imitation meat that leaves nothing to be desired. Manufacturers or retailers of meat alternatives or instant soups can obtain Vegemeat in different container sizes. More information about Vegemeat at www.vegemeat.info
Picture credits: Taiyo GmbH
About Taiyo GmbH:
Taiyo focuses on the development of innovative and natural ingredients with added health benefits. Since the company was founded in 1946, Taiyo has established itself as a leading manufacturer of emulsifiers, stabilizers, egg and tea-based products and functional ingredients for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Taiyo has manufacturing bases all over the world. At the company's own research center Taiyo Race, the company develops state-of-the-art products and formulations that correspond to the latest market trends.
More information about Taiyo and its functional ingredients can be found here: www.taiyogmbh.com
