Oftentimes, there are a lot of plant-based ingredients that go into creating vegan meat but Planetarians has perfected and simplified its ingredient list two just two upcycled ingredients.
The California-based company will soon be opening its first commercial facility, where it will make vegan meat using just two upcycled ingredients. Planetarians' soy flakes come from the vegetable oil industry and this ingredient helps to give the vegan meat its chewy texture. The other ingredient is spent brewers yeast, a fermented product that allows for the creation of a variety of whole-cut vegan meats.
With its first full-scale commercial facility, Planetarians will be serving hospitality companies, schools, senior care facilities and other institutional food service providers. Planetarians' pilot product, Planet Ribs, are not only meat-like, they have a lighter footprint and half of the calories of their animal-based counterparts.
Upcycled Vegan Meats
Planetarians Makes Vegan Meat Using Just Two Upcycled Ingredients
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Ingredients - Using upcycled ingredients in food production can be a sustainable trend that reduces waste and costs.
2. Simplified Ingredient Lists - Streamlining ingredient lists for vegan meat can expand markets for consumers with limited diets while reducing production costs.
3. Whole-cut Vegan Meats - Developing whole-cut vegan meats could create new markets and offer an alternative to animal-based products.
Industry Implications
1. Food Production - Using upcycled ingredients can reduce environmental impacts and create cost savings for food production companies.
2. Institutional Food Service Providers - Institutional food service providers that offer plant-based options can appeal to customers with limited diets, reduce costs, and improve the environment.
3. Senior Care Facilities - Offering plant-based meat options can help senior care facilities support the physical and ethical needs of their residents while also creating environmental benefits.