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Imbibe Talks Delicious, Next-Gen Journeys in the Formulation of Plant-Derived Foods

 

Plant-based foods, while associated with simplicity and wellness, require advanced formulation techniques to balance clean ingredients, flavor and nutrition, with experts advocating for blending analogues with real vegetables, selecting neutral protein bases, and layering flavors to enhance sensory appeal and scalability.

At a Glance

  • Plant-based foods aim to be simple and natural, but often rely on complex ingredients and processing methods.
  • Combining analogues with roasted vegetables, herbs and spices can enhance flavor, reduce costs and add natural appeal.
  • Developing the right flavor profile and texture is crucial for creating appealing plant-based products, experts contend.

Plant-based foods are a hot topic — which you can read more about in SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal’s plant-based digital magazine — yet they can be a bit of an oxymoron.

To keep reading, visit SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal.
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