A survey conducted by alt-meat company Gold&Green Foods has examined which plant-based ready meals and snacks customers would most like to see. Plant-based pies and pastries were the most in-demand, with 35 percent of respondents wanting more options.
Lantmännen Foods Introduces PrOatein, World’s First Oat Protein Concentrate
Oats are riding an unprecedented wave of popularity in recent times thanks to the mass appeal of oat milk. Now, oat-based meat may become the next major trend with the launch of PrOatein, the first concentrated oat protein on the market. Developed by Lantmännen Functional Foods, PrOatein is made from non-GMO Swedish oats and can be used to create a wide variety of nutritious plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. As an ingredient, PrOatein is clean-label, made up of 55% oat protein concentrate and rich in essential amino acids. The product is vegan-friendly and carries a light, familiar “oaty” taste that doesn’t require disguising with additional ingredients, the company states. For plant-based foods that may require more texture and functionality, such as burgers, the oat …
