'Big Mountain Foods,' the Canadian food manufacturer, launched a new line of soy-free, fava bean tofu. This first-of-its-kind offering is a landmark product for the tofu industry as it boasts 95% more protein than leading soy-based tofu brands while retaining its firm, iconic texture.
The fava bean tofu is made with 100% fava beans and is available in two flavors: smoked and regular. The smoked variety has an enhanced flavor over the original for fans who are drawn to stronger, more savory flavor profiles. The company sought to create a soy-free tofu in order to provide a vegetarian protein supplement that includes fibers, vitamins, and minerals, without including some of the common downsides of soy, such as GMOs, allergies, or unethical practices.
The Big Mountain Foods soy-free tofu made out of 100% fava beans can be purchased online from Compass Foods, as well as from various third-party retailers, at an MSRP of $4.87 CAD, or approximately $3.50 USD.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Fava Bean-based Protein
- The emergence of fava bean-based protein is an opportunity for food manufacturers to offer a soy-free and nutritious alternative protein source.
- Healthier Meat Alternatives
- Creating meat alternatives with fava beans opens doors for the development of healthier and more sustainable protein options.
- Soy-free Food Products
- The market for soy-free food products is growing, providing opportunities for food manufacturers to cater to an increasingly health-conscious and ethically-minded consumer base.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food Manufacturing
- Food manufacturers can leverage fava beans to create innovative and healthier meat and tofu products.
- Vegetarian and Vegan Products
- The fava bean-based tofu presents an opportunity for vegetarian and vegan product makers to provide an even broader range of healthy alternatives.
- Organic and Non-gmo Foods
- As more consumers seek organic and non-GMO food options, fava bean-based products provide an opportunity for retailers to meet customer demands.
