In recent years, Europe has seen a real enthusiasm for plant-based meat alternatives. Faced with a growing demand for healthier, environmentally friendly, and tasty products, consumers are turning to more sustainable and ethical solutions.
Limagrain Ingredients responds to this demand with Vegesense, a range of textured plant-based proteins specifically designed for manufacturers looking to innovate in the field of meat substitutes, vegetarian and hybrid products.
What makes Vegesense different?
The Vegesense range has nutritional and organoleptic qualities that perfectly meet the demands of consumers of plant-based substitutes. Made from legumes and cereals, such as peas, yellow lentils, fava beans, sunflower, wheat, and oats, the Vegesense range is Clean Label and produced in France with ingredients of European origin, ensuring quality and transparency.
Optimal organoleptic properties
Thanks to the different shapes and the variety of botanical origins, Vegesense offers a wide choice of textures – firm, melting, tender, or juicy – to best suit the needs and products of manufacturers, whether it be ready meals, meat alternatives, or hybrid products. Vegesense also stands out for its neutral taste and light colours, two essential aspects for perfectly integrating into various recipes without altering the final product.
Nutritional benefits
100% plant-based protein sources, Vegesense textured plant-based proteins offer a high level of proteins and fibres, essential for a balanced diet. Thanks to the combination of cereals and pulses, Vegesense solutions also provide an optimal balance of amino acids to allow better nutrient assimilation and ensure optimal nutritional intake.
"73% of meat substitute consumers are motivated by health reasons" (Mintel).
A commitment to Clean Label food
In a context where 65% of European consumers prefer “clean label” products (Nielsen), Vegesense meets this demande with a strong commitment: 100% European origin ingredients and local production. Vegesense products allow manufacturers to formulate plant-based alternatives that meet modern expectations in terms of sustainability and quality.
A flexible range for tailor-made solutions
Vegesense offers eight references and three different shapes: chunks, granules, and flakes, allowing manufacturers to develop varied recipes. By offering a modular and customizable range, Limagrain Ingredients works closely with its industrial partners to design tailor-made solutions, optimized to meet the specific requirements of each company.
Vegesense: an innovative solution for a growing market
With Vegesense, Limagrain Ingredients offers manufacturers a high-quality alternative, capable of perfectly integrating into meat substitute products, plant-based creations, and hybrid products. Adapted to the needs of a growing market, this range of textured plant-based proteins represents a development opportunity for companies seeking to meet the trends of sustainable, healthy, and tasty consumption.
