Many plant-based meats and dairy substitutes use pea protein isolates as their primary protein source. This often involves a complex process of cleaning the protein to get rid of unwelcome flavors, as well as adding additional ingredients to cover up the taste. A Vienna-based … [Read more...] about This company uses an ancient microbe to convert CO2 into food
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The best steak now has a tasty plant-based alternative
In recent years, an increasing number of startups have started working on accelerating the evolution of plant-based meat alternatives into something that consumers wouldn’t be able to tell apart from the real thing. Few, however, have ventured to find a substitute for more … [Read more...] about The best steak now has a tasty plant-based alternative
The plant-based fast food movement continues to grow
As the world continues to focus on strategies to reduce carbon emissions and our impact on the environment, plant-based fast food is gaining more traction across the restaurant industry. The presence of new companies such as California-based Plant Power Fast Food is propelling … [Read more...] about The plant-based fast food movement continues to grow
This new kelp burger is even more sustainable than plant-based burgers
While many food companies are replacing beef burger patties with plant-based ones, a new startup is diving into the ocean for a different alternative to meat. The startup, Akua, has launched a new line of burgers made from kelp. Why kelp—you might be asking? While plant-based … [Read more...] about This new kelp burger is even more sustainable than plant-based burgers
UK’s first vegan butcher opens in north London
Rudy’s, a new butcher in north London has all the trademarks of a traditional butcher. The only thing it doesn’t have? The meat. The vegan butcher features plant-based versions of all the classics such as “baycon,” “soysage,” and “turk’y.” The team behind the butcher, … [Read more...] about UK’s first vegan butcher opens in north London