Five minutes into pan-searing a strip of TiNDLE, I caught myself doing a double-take. The edges browned like thigh meat, the fibers “shredded” under my […]
Tag: Taste
NECTAR Releases 2025 Plant-Based Meat Taste Report, Announces TASTY Award Winners – vegconomist
NECTAR, a nonprofit focused on accelerating the protein transition through sensory research, has released Taste of the Industry 2025, the most extensive public dataset assessing […]
The best plant-based meat products, according to a huge blind taste test
Over the last decade, plant-based meat has gotten a lot more meaty. Dozens of startups have launched in recent years to develop more realistic-tasting burgers, […]
These vegan meat brands taste almost as good as the real thing. Tests prove it.
Imagine this: You’re hungry. You’ve arrived at the frozen foods section of the grocery store, and you’re faced with two options: a pack of chicken […]
Tailoring plant-based protein for performance, taste and trust
Innovation in the plant-based space is shifting from novelty to purpose, as experts emphasized the role of targeted formulation, branding and communication in building consumer […]
Schouten Europe Launches Vegetable-Rich “Taste of the World” Burgers – vegconomist
Dutch meat alternatives producer Schouten Europe has expanded its range with the launch of three new “Taste of the World” burgers. The vegetable-rich burgers are […]
Symrise to Showcase Cutting-Edge Plant-Based Taste Solutions at Bridge2Food Course & Summit Europe 2025 – vegconomist
Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients, and functional ingredients, is set to unveil various taste solutions for plant-based products at the […]
A 2,700-Person Taste Test Shows Where Plant-Based Meat Is Falling Short
Key Points Meat sales in the United States rose by more than 5% in 2024, while plant-based meat saw a 20% decline in purchases. A […]
“Largest” Blind Taste Test Reveals Insights on Plant-Based Meat Preferences – vegconomist
A comprehensive blind taste test has revealed that plant-based nuggets outperform their animal-based counterparts, according to a new report. The study, conducted by Food System […]
Ferm Food boosts taste, texture and shelf life with fermented plant-proteins
Erik d’Auchamp, chief commercial officer at Ferm Food, discussed the company’s portfolio of fermented ingredients at PLMA. He highlighted the taste and texture-enhancing properties of […]