Denmark’s National Food Institute is contributing to a novel food application for grass protein, which researchers say need not be reserved for ruminants. With growing population numbers and increased demand for all things plant-based, could an environmentally friendly protein for human consumption be right under our…feet? Grass need not be for ruminants only, say researchers […]
Citrus fiber –a byproduct of the juicing process– has properties that make it an appealing alternative to methyl cellulose (in combination with agar, native starch, and psyllium) as a binder in plant-based meat products for brands looking for a more consumer-friendly label declaration, says Fiberstar. Used by high-profile brands including Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and […]
Report says your favorite meats are in development – without all of the bad cholesterol It’s hard to define the stronger force is in the push for more meatless meat options — is it the popularity of veganism, or the increased awareness surrounding the negative effects of meat consumption on both the planet and personal […]
US-based Ocean Hugger Foods says it will launch plant-based alternatives to raw tuna and freshwater eel in the UK this year to meet growing demand for vegan seafood. Ocean Hugger Foods has developed a plant-based raw tuna alternative made from tomato and a vegan freshwater eel product made from aubergine. Both products are slated for […]
The constant rise of global demand for protein poses a threat of meat shortage in the agricultural sector. To address this, few companies use artificial meat as an alternative to traditional ones. Since its implementation, people started to doubt whether the production of synthetic meat is healthy and safe for the environment and for human […]
Tritordeum is a trademarked commercial brand developed from durum wheat (Triticum durum) and a wild barley (Hordeum chilense) that is being introduced into the UK and other countries around the world. Researchers at Agrasys, a division of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), spent almost 30 years developing the new GMOfree organic cereal using traditional […]
We all know that eating less meat is good for the planet and good for our health, and it seems more and more of us are consciously making an effort to cut down on our meat consumption. According to Whole Foods, flexitarianism – eating predominantly, but not strictly, vegetarian – is going to be one […]
