Fermentation

Fermentation Technology for New Meat

Fermentation has been used in food production and preservation for thousands of years. Today, fermentation is used in the context of meat alternatives in more advanced ways, such as precision fermentation. This cutting-edge method uses microbial hosts like bacteria or yeast to produce specific proteins and other ingredients to create meat alternatives.

In its latest New Food Hub article, ProVeg International dives into the future of the fermentation-enabled meat sector, sharing actionable insights for businesses and investors.

For companies, the benefits of investment in this space are manifold and early investments in this technology could result in substantial returns. Fermentation technology enables the production of proteins with a reduced environmental footprint but also offers significant opportunities for product customisation. Companies can tailor the nutritional content, flavour profiles, and textures of their products to meet specific consumer demands, opening up new market segments and revenue streams. This opens up a myriad of opportunities to create a wide range of products – from meat and dairy alternatives to entirely new categories of food. This could significantly shift the way consumers view and consume proteins.

Several companies have already made significant progress in the fermentation-enabled space producing meat alternatives. Quorn has been using mycoprotein for almost 40 years – it uses this fungi-derived protein to create a deliciously meaty range of products. Quorn’s mycoprotein takes 95% less carbon emissions than typical minced beef,1 making it a perfect example of a more sustainable protein source.

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The future of fermentation technology

As fermentation technology advances, it has the potential to reshape the food industry with more sustainable ‘meat’ products. By leveraging precision fermentation, companies can create innovative, tailored foods that appeal to consumer preferences and also offer environmental benefits. Read the full New Food Hub article here and unlock ProVeg’s actionable insights.

For more support on your alternative protein strategy, you can get in touch with ProVeg’s expert team at [email protected].

1. https://www.quorn.co.uk/assets/files/content/Carbon-Trust-Comparison-Report-2023.pdf




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