Tempeh is traditionally made with fermented soybeans but Lupinita sets itself apart by offering soy-free tempeh made with locally grown lupini beans. The vegan product looks just like regular tempeh and it's just as versatile, since it can be marinated, fried, grilled and enjoyed in as many ways as the original version.
An excellent plant-based source of protein and fiber, the humble lupini bean is becoming a popular addition to a variety of snacks, meals and sides. Thanks to its properties, lupini beans are also being turned into plant-based meat alternatives that are easy to work with by the slice. Tempeh can be enjoyed in everything from breakfast meals to lunchtime sandwiches and dinner bowls, and Lupinita's version specifically speaks to ingredient-conscious consumers.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Soy-free Protein Sources
- There is a trend towards developing and promoting plant-based, soy-free protein sources, like Lupinita's lupini bean tempeh.
- Locally Grown Ingredients
- Consumers are seeking out products made with locally grown ingredients, like Lupinita's locally sourced lupini beans used in their tempeh.
- Plant-based Meat Alternatives
- There is a growing trend of companies developing plant-based meat alternatives, like Lupinita's lupini bean tempeh, which offers an alternative to traditional soy-based products.
Where This Applies
- Plant-based Food
- Companies in the plant-based food industry can take advantage of the trend towards soy-free protein sources by developing lupini bean-based products, like tempeh and other meat alternatives.
- Local Agriculture
- The trend towards locally grown ingredients presents an opportunity for the local agriculture industry to partner with food companies, like Lupinita, to provide locally sourced ingredients for their products.
- Vegetarian and Vegan Food
- As consumers continue to seek out plant-based protein sources, there is a growing market for vegetarian and vegan food products, like Lupinita's soy-free tempeh made with lupini beans.
