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Fresh. Safe. Simple.
Addressing the Unique Issues of Fresh Plant-based Foods
Consumer interest in ready-to-cook plantbased
meat alternatives is pushing brands to go
beyond traditional freezer offerings into convenient,
refrigerated products. These products now face
shelf life constraints previously managed by freezing
temperatures and cardboard packaging.
" While shoppers are looking for these betterfor-you
products to promote health and wellbeing,
they are also mindful of choosing products
that are convenient and easy to prepare, " said
Courtney Schwartz, marketing director at Kemin.
Many of these types of products involve fried
and breaded components, not an ideal choice
for the health-conscious consumer. Proteus®
V, a line of functional proteins for plant-based
applications, can limit the amount of oil uptake in
these applications, providing a healthier option for
consumers. " As manufacturers move from solely
frozen, plant-based meat alternatives to new
appeal of customers' products. The company's
formulation experts help manufacturers solve
challenges-from the simple to the complex-to
ensure products stay fresher and safer for longer
so consumers can enjoy them at every stage
refrigerated options, protecting product integrity
is critical to ensuring taste and that meat-like
texture remain intact. "
This shift towards fresh vs. frozen leaves brands
facing product quality challenges, namely lipid
oxidation, which is accelerated by exposure to retail
lights, as well as temperature fluctuations. Once
a fat is oxidized through a process known as autooxidation,
there is no turning back for the fat. Even
if an antioxidant is added, any objectionable colors,
flavors or odors that have developed will remain.
" Fat systems are a key component of greattasting,
plant-based meat alternatives, yet the
oxidation of fat and oil components in these
products is a common challenge for brands, " said
Ms. Schwartz. " It can be very difficult to deliver the
texture and flavor consumers desire if your product
isn't properly protected from oxidation at the onset
of production. "
of shelf life. With formulation expertise and an
extensive portfolio of shelf-life solutions, Kemin
helps manufacturers achieve " claimability " with
label claims that meet consumers' demands
without sacrificing shelf life or sensory appeal.
About Kemin
Kemin Industries, Des Moines, Iowa, is a global
ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably
transform the quality of life every day for 80%
of the world with its products and services.
The company supplies over 500 specialty
ingredients for human and animal health and
nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical,
food technologies, crop technologies and textile
industries. For over half a century, Kemin has
been dedicated to using applied science to
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address industry challenges and offer product
solutions to customers in more than 120
countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a
growing population with its commitment to the
quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and
health-related products. Established in 1961,
Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-andoperated
company with more than 2,800 global
employees and operations in 90 countries,
including manufacturing facilities in Belgium,
Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino,
Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
For more information, visit www.kemin.com.
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