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Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

In the diverse landscape of plant-based innovation, Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone spotlighted ten plant-based ingredients, tailored to meet the rising demand for sustainable and delicious options.

Each of the ten products reflects a commitment to providing consumers with familiar yet forward-thinking choices. As highlighted by Innova Market Insights, adapting well-known dishes and formats into plant-based options offers familiarity and clarity to consumers. The ingredients underline these companies' dedication to sustainable food alternatives and embracing consumers' plant-based lifestyles.

Environmentally friendly casing from marine plants

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Qingdao Hyzlin Biology Development Co Ltd brings PC602-Plant Based Alginate Casing, a plant-based, environmentally friendly alternative derived from marine plants. Boasting good film-forming performance, excellent toughness, and suitability for all coextrusion equipment, this casing offers a versatile and sustainable solution for various food applications.

Crafting meat alternatives from powdered potato protein

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KMC takes a step toward a sustainable and plant-based future in food with the introduction of KMC TVP, a plant-based protein extracted from powdered potato protein, mimicking the structure of meat. This ingredient promises versatility, providing a texture akin to traditional meat products without using animal-derived sources.

Harnessing carob seeds for clean plant-based protein

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Certified gluten-free, allergen-free, and GMO-free, SEEDPRO by LBG Sicilia is a plant-based protein extracted from carob seeds through a chemical-free process. This light-yellowish free-flowing powder offers a natural and versatile solution for diverse food applications, meeting the demand for clean-label and plant-based alternatives.

Elevating dairy and confectionary with potato-derived ingredients

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PerfectaSOL by Royal Avebe replaces modified starches and hydrocolloids, with an easy-to-use, potato-derived ingredient for dairy and confectionery products. Allowing for vegan reformulation with benefits like full mouthfeel, whiteness, gelling, smoothness, and improved spoonability, PerfectaSOL meets various dietary preferences without compromising taste or texture.

Enhancing taste and efficiency with micronized vanilla

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Wollenhaupt Vanille GmbH introduces Vanilla, micronized, an alternative to traditional vanilla extracts, flavours, powders, and pods. Utilising micronization of the entire vanilla pod and immediate incorporation into a liquid carrier, this product offers a natural full-flavour solution with enhanced taste, visuals, and cost-efficiency.

Dairy cream experience with a vegan twist

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ADM unveils Creamy Vegan Culinary Base, a dairy replacement for sweet and savory applications, offering the mouthfeel and texture of traditional dairy cream without dairy. With an excellent sensory profile, functionality, and neutral colour and aroma, it enhances plant-based offerings, meeting the high expectations of today's consumers.

Plant-powered protein snacking

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients presents Plantaris, crafting plant-based bars with 25% plant-based protein in every bar. Overcoming challenges in taste, texture, and shelf life, Plantaris utilises faba or pea proteins to deliver a smooth texture and great palatability, offering tasty and protein-packed plant-based snacks.

Transforming plant seeds into milk-like powders

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By transforming plant seeds into powder through bio-enzymatic hydrolysis technology, Anhui Shunxin Shengyuan Biological Food Co.,Ltd introduces Enzymatic Plant Based Powders. This range achieves a milk-like consistency, enabling raw material molecules to achieve the processing characteristics of traditional milk powder in various applications, providing a plant-based alternative with enhanced processing characteristics.

Salt-free, fat-free, potato-based cheese alternative

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Aviko Rixona presents Potato Cheezz, a plant-based alternative to cheese with a cheese-like appearance, taste, and texture, all derived from potatoes. Unique for being salt-free, fat-free, and rich in natural fibres, Potato Cheezz aligns with the growing consumer demand for plant-based products, offering a versatile ingredient for diverse applications.

Unleashing the power of fava beans in plant-based formulations

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NutriSmart P85B by Nutris is a fava bean protein isolate with excellent functionality, including foaming, emulsifying, and oil-holding capacity. This neutral-flavoured, beige-to-yellowish powder boasts a minimum protein content of 85%, free from allergens and non-GMO. Its patented extraction concept ensures high bioavailability and digestibility, making it a versatile and valuable addition to diverse food formulations.