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New vegan mince concept addresses increased appetite for meat alternatives

With an excellent nutritional profile , wheat ingredients from Loryma authentically reproduce the look and texture of meat-based dishes
Loryma has developed an innovative concept for wheat-based vegan minced meat that convincingly replicates the sensory characteristics of the original . It has a comparable protein content , less fat , fewer saturated fatty acids and additional dietary fibre . The ingredient combines textured wheat proteins with starch-based binding components to provide the necessary binding properties , and ensure that the cooked product has a realistic meat-like texture . Based on odourless and tasteless raw materials , the final off-note-free flavour can be customised , enabling manufacturers to expand their range and offer consumers a flexible , plant-based alternative for the preparation of a wide variety of dishes .
Available to consumers in both chilled and frozen form , a broad array of classic minced meat dishes can be created with this versatile vegan alternative . The starchy binding component ensures the characteristic “ angel hair ” look of real mince for the uncomplicated preparation
Available to consumers in both chilled and frozen form , a broad array of classic minced meat dishes can be created with this versatile vegan alternative .
of stable meatballs and patties . It ’ s also easily separated when pan frying . The vegan mince can be used to prepare cold finger food , too , as an irreversible , stable bond is formed after cooking .
The textured wheat proteins Lory ® Tex , and the functional wheat-based binding system Lory ® Bind , are both odourless and tasteless , allowing for individual seasoning and colouring with no undesirable aftertaste . The structuregiving texturate gives the vegan mince its fibrous consistency and a firm , typical bite .
Research shows that demand for meat alternatives is growing . A study by MarketsandMarkets predicts a sales CAGR of 12 % between 2019 and 2026 , to USD 3.5 billion worldwide ( 1 ). Amplified by the global situation in recent months , a survey about European food behaviours found that 36 % of respondents said they enjoyed cooking more than before the pandemic ( 2 ). Vegan mince from Loryma serves these trends perfectly and offers a variety of uses for both manufacturers and consumers .
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