Piperleaf Launches Eggishh to “Eliminate Eggs” From India’s Plates
Vegan food company Piperleaf has announced the launch of Eggishh in India. The plant-based egg alternative comes in a premixed format, enabling a longer shelf life than liquid plant-based egg products. The average Indian eats 81 eggs per year, but only 4.5kg of meat. Despite this, India has far more companies working on alt-meat products than on plant-based eggs. Piperleaf’s founder, Anshul Agarwal, noticed this and decided something needed to change. Agarwal assembled a team of experienced food scientists, who then spent over a year developing Eggishh. The resulting product is made from legumes and is free of gluten, soy, cholesterol, and artificial preservatives. It can be used to make a range of egg-based dishes, including omelette, scrambled eggs, and French toast. Eggishh is already …