A WORLD OF ALTERNATIVES.
Welcome the hero ingredients of the new world – an alternative world where sustainability agendas, global warming issues and food safety concerns have sprung forth a line-up of unusual star ingredients. Thrown into the limelight to bedazzle – and for some, befuddle – palates are the likes of peanut butter, jackfruit, mung beans, and even insects to mimic the taste and texture of the meats they are meant to replace. From a scientific perspective, R&D has also yielded valuable discoveries in mycoprotein that can be used to mimic the texture of chicken, and heme from leghaemoglobin for a meaty flavour. This trend in alternative plant-based products to replace or to reduce meat consumption is gaining momentum in Asia, making it one of the fastest-growing markets. It is getting increasingly common for…