A new plant-based kebab is expected to debut in the European market under The Vegetarian Butcher. This innovative offering is the fruit of a collaborative partnership between two prominent entities: The Düzgün Group, a distinguished döner producer hailing from Germany, and The Vegetarian Butcher, the plant-based wing of Unilever. To replicate the flavors of kebab, the brand has used spices such as cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion.
"The development was an exciting challenge: Döner kebab is a unique product with a long tradition," says Bart van de Ree, R&D developer at The Vegetarian Butcher. "The joint development allowed us to understand and then mimic all the culinary aspects of the kebab: the flavor, the texture, the slicing and shaving as well as the grilling behavior."
Plant-Based Kebab Skewers
Unilever's The Vegetarian Butcher Launches a New Plant-Based Kebab
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Kebab - A rise in demand for plant-based alternatives in the kebab industry presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create unique plant-based kebab products.
2. Collaborative Partnerships - Forming collaborative partnerships between traditionally meat-based entities and plant-based brands allows for the creation of innovative plant-based offerings, such as plant-based kebabs.
3. Replicating Authentic Flavors - The use of spices and culinary techniques to replicate the authentic flavors of traditional kebabs in plant-based alternatives opens up opportunities for companies to meet the growing demand for plant-based options in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to tap into the plant-based kebab trend and develop new products to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based options.
2. Meat Industry - Traditional meat producers can explore partnerships with plant-based brands to offer innovative plant-based alternatives, such as plant-based kebabs, to capture a wider audience and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
3. Food Technology - Advancements in food technology can help companies in the plant-based industry to create plant-based kebabs with authentic flavors and textures, providing consumers with a satisfying meat substitute option.