Fill the Culinary Void: AAK's Recipe for Success in Plant-Based Meats
As the demand for plant-based meat alternatives continues to soar, there is a growing need for solutions that address the challenges manufacturers face today. One of the main challenges? Developing products that rival the taste and texture of traditional meat—and win. As the plant-based category continues to evolve, consumers expect to see better options that help them meet their desired lifestyles and goals. AAK, a leader in specialty fats and oils, has developed innovative plant-based solutions, coconut and fiber flakes, which help deliver the exceptional culinary experiences that consumers love.
Making Better Happen? One Solution at a Time
According to Mintel, 49% of consumers cite “taste” as the main reason they don’t eat plant-based. In addition to creating the desired mouthfeel, AAK’s coconut oil and fiber flakes for plant-based can be used in the following applications:
As a market leader in specialty fats and oils, AAK understands the unique requirements of the plant-based industry. Our team of experts can help you co-develop a custom solution that seamlessly integrates into existing manufacturing processes, such as our versatile portfolio of flakes. These easy plug-and-play solutions allow you to enhance your plant-based meat alternatives without the need for significant changes or additional resources.
In fact, the role of fats and oils is critical to successful plant-based products. At AAK, we put our fats and oils first, so your products eat, cook and look like the real thing. We have over 150 years of experience and a fundamental understanding that fats and oils play a pivotal role in creating a remarkable taste and texture experience.
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The Plant-Based Power of AkoVeg?
AkoVeg? 163-14 is a unique combination of fat and fiber that addresses the challenges faced during multiple heat processing steps. One of the common issues with plant-based meat alternatives is void formation which occurs when fats melt under high heat conditions, resulting in unappetizing holes in the final product. AkoVeg? 163-14 effectively prevents such void formation, ensuring the integrity of your meat alternative product maintains its appealing marbled fat pockets.
Win with AkoPlanet?
By harnessing AkoVeg? 163-14 and AAK’s range of AkoPlanet? fats and oils, you can unlock a world of possibilities to create tastier, healthier plant-based foods—and cater to the desires of both consumers and the planet. AAK offers a co-developing hand to manufacturers looking to create plant-based foods that exceed consumer expectations.
To learn more about AAK’s innovative solutions and witness the transformative power of fats and oils in action, be sure to check out our latest video. Learn more about what AkoPlanet? can do for your next plant-based innovations.