How is plant based chicken and bacon made using soya and pea protein?
I have recently applied for a role at a company which makes vegan meat substitutes (specifically chicken and bacon) and I was wondering how products such as these would be made from soy and pea protein.
Would anyone be able to explain the key steps in the manufacturing process of these?
Best Answer
Those are probably trade secrets (beyond meat ans others...)
There are many recipes/youtube videos out there showing how to make it at home.
I assume industrial plant based meat producers are doing the same but optimized for high yield (and consistency)
for example, this one show how to make "chicken"
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How is plant-based chicken made?
As with other meatless meats, most plant-based chicken products are based on either wheat or soy protein, doctored up with vegetable oil, salt, and various spices and other additives, including vitamins and minerals. Some brands are now using protein from other legumes (such as peas or fava beans) in place of soy.How are plant-based meats made?
The foundational elements in plant-based meat are a protein of some sort (like tofu, tempeh, or soy), plant oils (like sunflower or canola oil), and a vegan binding agent (like gluten, aquafaba, or beans.)How do you make vegan meat and peas?
IngredientsMaking CHICKEN from PEA PROTEIN - Plant Based Grilled Chicken!
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