Meat Alternatives

Meat Alternatives
Ingredient solutions for plant-based meat products with authentic texture, juiciness and processing performance.

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Plant-Based Ingredients for Meat Alternatives Applications

Consumers expect plant-based meat alternatives to deliver an authentic eating experience with convincing bite, juiciness and flavour. Our ingredient portfolio supports manufacturers in developing stable, high-protein products with reliable processing performance and clean-label positioning.

Typical Applications

Plant-Based Burgers

Plant-Based Mince

Plant-Based Sausages

Chicken Alternatives

Fish Alternatives

Meat-Free Ready Meals

Development Challenges

Meat-like bite and juiciness

Structure and binding

Emulsion and casing stability

Fibrous texture

Delicate structure

Heat and process stability

Ingredient Solutions

Natural Sweetening

Natural sweetening solutions support flavour balance, browning and selected glaze or marinade applications.

Balance savoury flavour profiles
Support browning reactions
Improve selected marinades and glazes
Maintain clean-label positioning

Low Sugar Syrup

Reduced-sugar rice syrup for clean-label formulations.

Maltodextrins & Syrup Solids

Rice Syrup Solids

Powdered sweetener for dry food applications.

Cereals & Granola, Natural Sweeteners

Rice Syrup

Mild natural sweetener with excellent functionality.

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Plant-based dairy alternatives support creamy fillings, sauces and selected hybrid meat-free concepts.

Develop dairy-free fillings
Improve creaminess
Support vegan product concepts
Maintain balanced flavour

Plant-Based Drink Powders

Coconut Drink Powder

Rich coconut dairy alternative with creamy taste.

Plant-Based Drink Powders

Rice Drink Powder

Mild dairy alternative with excellent functionality.

Plant-Based Drink Powders

Oat Drink Powder

Creamy oat-based dairy alternative for versatile applications.

Protein Enrichment

Protein solutions build structure, increase nutritional value and support authentic meat-like texture.

Increase protein content
Build meat-like texture
Improve bite and chewiness
Support plant-based positioning

Vegan Proteins

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Functional Carbohydrates

Functional carbohydrates improve processability, solids management and formulation consistency.

Optimise solids content
Improve processability
Support powder systems
Maintain formulation consistency

Maltodextrins & Syrup Solids

Tapioca Maltodextrin

Neutral functional carbohydrate for versatile formulations.

Maltodextrins & Syrup Solids

Rice Maltodextrin

Clean-label carbohydrate supporting balanced energy delivery.

Fibre Enrichment

Functional fibres support water binding, juiciness and improved nutritional positioning.

Improve water binding
Enhance juiciness
Increase fibre content
Support clean-label formulations

Fibers & Starches

Texture & Stability

Functional starches support binding, bite, cooking stability and consistent product structure.

Improve bite and chew
Optimise binding
Enhance cooking stability
Maintain processing consistency

Fibers & Starches

Botanical Ingredients

Botanical ingredients can support flavour development and natural product differentiation.

Optimise flavour profiles
Reduce selected off-notes
Support natural positioning
Differentiate product concepts

Botanical Extracts

Ginger

Traditional botanical with fresh, spicy character.

Botanical Extracts

Curcuma

Traditional botanical with vibrant colour and character.

Technological Focus

Fibrous Structure Formation
Bite & Chewiness
Water Binding
Fat Retention
Cooking Stability
Freeze-Thaw Stability
Clean-Label Positioning

Why naVitalo?

Comprehensive ingredient portfolio
Clean-label ingredient expertise
Technical application support
Reliable global sourcing
High quality standards

Ready to develop your next Meat Alternative innovation?

Our application specialists help you identify the right ingredient solutions for plant-based meat products with convincing texture, juiciness and reliable processing performance.

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