Novozymes has launched its new biosolution to redefine the plant-based meat experience by enhancing texture and encouraging more consumers to choose plant-based alternatives.
Novozymes, one of the world leaders in biological solutions, has offered Vertera® ProBite as a game-changing solution to the plant-based meat industry. The new solution opens up new possibilities to create today’s and tomorrow’s plant-based meat products with advanced texture and consumer-friendly labels. Vertera® ProBite is a part of Novozymes’ commitment to driving innovation in biosolutions and promoting sustainable food choices, according to the company.
“This product launch represents a significant milestone in the plant-based meat sector. Vertera® ProBite has the potential to redefine the consumer experience by improving the texture issue and at the same time enabling a more consumer-friendly label. Two areas which are still hindering the widespread adoption of plant-based alternatives,” said Birgitte Schou Borch, Head of the Plant & Food Business, Novozymes.
Vertera® ProBite is an innovation based on the enzyme MTGase (microbial transglutaminase E.C. 2.3.2.13), designed to enhance the texture of plant-based products. Unlike previous solutions, Vertera® ProBite offers the unique advantage of requiring no labelling, marking a significant breakthrough for the plant-based meat industry.
According to the company’s statement, the key features of Vertera® ProBite include:
• Texture Enhancement: Vertera® ProBite has been specifically engineered to address the texture issue in plant-based meat products. It delivers an exceptional mouthfeel and consistency, ensuring a more satisfying culinary experience for consumers.
• Simple Label: Vertera® ProBite is approved as a processing aid, with its technological function fully realized during the food processing stage. This innovative approach means that any unintentional but technically unavoidable presence of the enzyme in the final product does not necessitate labelling, which will eliminate potential barriers to market entry by offering transparency and simplicity to consumers and enable to the elimination of unwanted texturizers.
• Ease of Handling: Vertera® ProBite is a liquid product, making it incredibly easy to dose and handle safely during food production. Its user-friendly nature is a boon for food manufacturers seeking efficiency in their operations.
