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Achieving differentiation in plant-based ingredients
In a world where plant-based nutrition is gaining ever more traction, consumer expectations is even higher – and yet still the food ingredient industry has fallen short. Biocatalysts Ltd is stepping into the fray with its innovative PlantPro enzymes that aims to enhance plant-based food taste, mouthfeel and functionality.
he global shift towards plant-based diets has undoubtedly transformed the food industry, but despite its rapid growth, many plant-based products have struggled to fully meet consumer expectations. While there is rising demand for alternatives due to environmental concerns, health consciousness and ethical considerations, the reality is that many plant-based foods fall short in critical areas. Issues with taste, texture and functionality persist, leaving consumers unimpressed and manufacturers searching for better solutions.
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Despite the rapid expansion of the plant-based food market the industry is still facing significant hurdles. Consumers continue to voice dissatisfaction over the off-flavours, grittiness and poor texture associated with many plant-based proteins. Compared to traditional animal derived ingredients, plant-based alternatives often lack the appeal that drives widespread adoption. This has created an urgent need for innovation to help manufacturers improve the quality and competitiveness of their products.
Enzymes: The unsung heroes transforming plant-based ingredients Enzymes have long been used in plant- based food production, but they are now proving even more critical in addressing the persistent industry challenges. Enzymes provide powerful solutions to many ongoing issues facing plant-based ingredients, from enhancing protein solubility to improving texture and flavour. Enzymes precisely target and resolve these challenges, offering manufacturers the ability to elevate their
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products and differentiate them in an increasingly competitive market. And this is where PlantPro comes in. PlantPro is a cutting-edge range of enzymes designed specifically to meet the demands of the plant-based food ingredient industry. PlantPro is a platform of products offering manufacturers a unique opportunity to differentiate their products by addressing the critical issues that have held back plant-based foods from achieving widespread success.
Key benefits of PlantPro PlantPro comes with a series of undeniable benefits. For a start, it solves the taste challenge. One of the most significant barriers to consumer acceptance of plant-based foods is taste. Many plant-based proteins, such as soy and pea, carry undesirable off-flavours, including bitterness. With PlantPro, these taste challenges can be overcome. Formulated to improve the palatability and sensory experience of plant-based ingredients utilising the proteins’ natural composition. The result, plant-based ingredients that not only mimic but potentially surpass the taste of their animal-based counterparts. PlantPro also perfects texture for a realistic mouthfeel. Texture is crucial in the success of any food product and, for plant-based foods, this is where many fall short. Whether it’s replicating the chew of a steak or the creaminess of dairy alternatives, consumers expect plant-based products to provide a satisfying mouthfeel. PlantPro enzymes modify the structural properties of plant proteins, improving water retention, emulsification and gelling to deliver a more authentic texture.
Also, plant-based ingredients often face functional challenges that hinder their use in various applications. Whether it’s solubility in protein drinks or the gelling ability in meat alternatives, plant proteins often don’t perform as required. PlantPro enzymes can improve plant protein functionality, allowing them to behave more like traditional proteins, providing manufacturers with greater versatility and enabling the creation of plant-based foods that excel in taste, texture and performance.
A solution for clean label demands Today’s consumers demand transparency and simplicity in their food. They are looking for clean label products – foods that contain recognisable ingredients without synthetic additives. PlantPro supports this trend by naturally enhancing product quality through enzymatic processes, reducing the need for synthetic stabilisers, emulsifiers and flavourings.
This gives PlantPro an increasingly competitive edge in the plant-based food market where differentiation is key. PlantPro offers ingredient manufacturers the edge they need to stand out. Addressing the persistent issues of taste, texture and functionality, PlantPro enzymes offer the solution for elevating plant-based foods to a new standard of excellence.
PlantPro goes beyond enzymes – it’s redefining what’s possible in plant-based food innovation. ●
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