# Bean-Based Meat Replacement Solutions Vitatex Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro Has a Meat-Like Texture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-wheat-fava-flakes-svp-pro References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/goodmills-innovation-develops-new-wheat-and-fava-bean-protein-texturate) & [goodmillsinnovation](https://www.goodmillsinnovation.com/en/)  [Vitatex Wheat Fava](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-vegansnackmix) Flakes SVP Pro has been debuted by clean label ingredients brand Goodwills Innovation as a versatile solution developed for the food manufacturing industry to support plant-based innovations. The solution is described as being robust with a clean label profile that's reported to have a very close texture to meat, while featuring a pronounced fiber and layer structure along with a long-lasting bite. The solution is achieved using a mix of wheat and [fava bean protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favapro) that promotes amino acid cross-linking to work well for plant-based versions of [pulled meat recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compound-vegan-roast), sliced meats, barbecue skewers and more. Application Manager for Plant-Based at Goodwills Innovation Antje Dittrich spoke on the Vitatex Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro saying, "While limited cross-linking occurs when proteins are individually textured and then blended, the co-extrusion process incites strong cross-linking activity that results in a stable, cohesive structure with distinct layers and a long-lasting bite. This technology allows us to achieve a meat-like structure, which is ideal for products where bite and mouthfeel are key to enjoyment.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textured Plant-based Proteins:** Emerging extrusion processes enhance the textural integrity of plant-based proteins, closely mimicking traditional meats. - **Amino Acid Cross-linking:** Advanced amino acid cross-linking technology is revolutionizing plant-based food production, offering unprecedented meat-like structures and textures. - **Clean Label Innovations:** The shift towards clean label ingredients is driving innovations in plant-based meat alternatives with improved nutritional and textural profiles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alternative Proteins:** The alternative proteins industry is leveraging new extrusion methods to refine the textural quality of plant-based meat substitutes. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing is being transformed by ingredient innovations that facilitate the development of versatile and stable plant-based products. - **Clean Label Foods:** The clean label foods sector is rapidly advancing through the use of ingredients like fava bean and wheat protein to create healthier meat replacements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Meat-Like Extrudates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planteneers-fiildtex.md) - [Plant-Based Meat Texture Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novozymes-vertera-probite.md) - [Meat Alternative Food Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-vegansnackmix.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Product Premixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-vegan-snack-premix.md) - [Texture-Driven Plant-Based Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naplasol-promyc-mycoprotein-line.md) - [Functional Affordable Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planteneers-fiildmeat-s-111404-system.md) - [Minimal Ingredient Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanbean-products.md) - [Faba Bean-Based Protein Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plant-protein.md) - [Textured Wheat Plant Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roquette-nutralys.md)