Texured Wheat Protein

The newest ‘Textured Wheat Proteins’ are a plant-based protein solution, that mimics the bite and texture of meat. The development of this new product category is aligned with the company’s CSR strategy.

The unique elongated structure of wheat protein allows it to form a viscoelastic 3D network. Under specific process conditions, these properties lead to the alignment of proteins to form fibers. These fibers are very similar to those of meat, giving the desired texture to plant-based meat substitutes. Proteins sourced from wheat form fibers more easily than proteins.
Due to good water absorption, a short hydration step is sufficient to prepare and use textured wheat proteins in plant-based meat substitutes. A long shelf life and short hydration period provides the flexibility to use this product in the production process when needed. Furthermore, the product’s neutral taste and odor is an extra asset limiting the use of masking flavours.