As we reported earlier this month, the market for plant-based convenience meals is thriving and offers massive potential for investment opportunities. As part of an international wave of vegan brands expanding their convenience options, Irish plant-based food producer fiid has added a new plant-based meal to its successful range.
Fuji Oil Introduces Plant-Based Dashi Range for Food Service in Japan
Japan’s Fuji Oil has introduced MIRA-Dashi, a line of plant-based broths for food service operators to replace animal-based dashi in Japanese, Chinese, and Western recipes. Traditional dashi, a stock made with kombu seaweed and bonito flakes, is the subtle ingredient in Japanese cuisine that defines and enriches ramen soups, sauces, and dressings, according to experts. Revered for its umami essence, it acts as a magical base in recipes by accentuating, enhancing, and harmonizing all the flavors in a dish. MIRA-Dashi’s range includes bonito and various meat flavors crafted using MIRACORE, a technology developed by the company’s R&D team. This innovation is said to mimic the flavor of animal ingredients to enhance the appeal of plant-based menus, making them more attractive to health-conscious consumers while catering …
