# Yam-Based Meatless Alternatives ProPlant Foods is Introducing Chicken Alternatives to India By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proplant-foods References: [theveganindians](https://www.theveganindians.com/exclusive-promeat-to-enter-indian-mock-meat-market-with-its-innovative-elephant-foot-yam-based-products/) ProPlant Foods is bringing innovative meatless alternatives to the Indian market with its ProMeat range and innovative products made with [Elephant Foot Yam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa), an indigenously grown tuber crop. The ingredient is widely available in the country and it boasts a fibrous texture and a bland taste, which makes it perfect for soaking up the flavors of spices and curries. The ProMeat range includes mock meat products such as [plant-based burger patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tribe-products), [minced meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-ground) and kebabs, all of which combine yam with textured vegetable protein to replicate the look and texture of meat. Currently, ProMeat is looking for seed funding and is on a mission to set up a pilot plant by the end of the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meatless Alternatives with Yam:** ProPlant Foods uses yam to create innovative meatless alternatives - **Plant-based Meat Products in India:** ProPlant Foods introduces plant-based burger patties and minced meat to the Indian market - **Texture Innovation for Mock Meat:** ProPlant Foods uses textured vegetable protein with yam to replicate the texture of meat in its mock meat products ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** ProPlant Foods is disrupting the food and beverage industry with its innovative meatless alternative products made with yam - **Agriculture:** The use of Elephant Foot Yam in the ProMeat range represents an opportunity to promote and develop Indian agriculture - **Sustainable Goods:** ProPlant Foods offers a sustainable alternative to traditional meat with its plant-based products that use yam and textured vegetable protein ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wholesome Meatless Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-it.md) - [Inaugural Plant-Based Chicken Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaway-chickn-fillet.md) - [Sweet Potato-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcyam.md) - [Indian Plant-Based Meat Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-meat-brand.md) - [Lamb-Inspired Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamb-strips.md) - [Texture-Driven Plant-Based Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naplasol-promyc-mycoprotein-line.md) - [Soy-Based Beef Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-beef.md) - [Bean-Based Meat Replacement Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-wheat-fava-flakes-svp-pro.md) - [Alternative Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-meat-snacks.md)