Plant-based tuna alternative with authentic mouthfeel
Loryma presents prototypes for vegan fish created from wheat-based ingredients
Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed several application recipes for vegan tuna that deliver authentic , fibrous sensory qualities and a delicate texture . The fish alternative can be prepared in the same way as the original , and promises an identical mouthfeel . Loryma offers application possibilities for the creation of deli and frozen food products , as well as a classic canned version . Manufacturers can adapt and flavour all concepts individually .
In order to achieve a realistic texture , fine Lory Tex ® Snips and long , fibrous Lory Tex ® Fibres are mixed together and then rehydrated with water . This blend can be further processed with colourings and flavourings to prepare various foodstuffs , such as meatballs , deli salads and toppings for frozen foods . 108 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
VEGAN TUNA IN A CAN
For an authentic eating experience , Loryma has also developed a recipe for fish-free tuna in a can . The concept combines Lory ® Tex Snips and Lory ® Tex Fibres with the wheat protein-based binder Lory ® Bind and the modified wheat starch Lory ® Starch Pearl . The result is a bound mass with loose texture that is then soaked in oil and packed in cans . The product is heated in an autoclave under high pressure , the same as for conventional tuna . This process allows for a long shelf life while the heatand process-stable ingredients maintain optimal sensory properties .
The canned tuna alternative can be used in the same way as the original , for example , as a pizza or salad topping . The plant-based version contains around 19g of protein per 100g thanks to the extruded wheat protein , making it a valuable source of protein .
The sensory properties of our vegan version are every bit as good as the original .
Norbert Klein , Head of Research & Development at Loryma , explains : “ Fish stocks are becoming increasingly scarce due to overfishing of the oceans . Therefore , we offer a sustainable , authentic alternative using wheat , which we source mainly regionally in Germany . The sensory properties of our vegan version are every bit as good as the original . In addition , we are more than happy to support our customers in the development process and to customise the concept according to their own ideas .”
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