Novozymes’ Vertera ProBite enhances texture of plant-based alternatives
Novozymes is offering Vertera ProBite as a game-changing solution to improve the texture and consumer-friendly labels of plant-based meat products.
Vertera ProBite is designed to change the need for manufacturers’ use of unwanted texturisers to a natural alternative. Vertera ProBite will address and resolve the primary consumer concerns of texture and long ingredient lists and help encourage more individuals to make the switch from traditional meat to plant-based alternatives.
“This product launch represents a significant milestone in the plant-based meat sector,” said Birgitte Schou Borch, head of the plant & food business, Novozymes. “Vertera ProBite has the potential to redefine the consumer experience by improving the texture issue and at the same time enable a more consumer-friendly label. Two areas which are still hindering the widespread adoption of plant-based alternatives.”
Vertera ProBite is 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 advantage of requiring no labelling, marking a significant breakthrough for the plant-based meat industry, says Novozymes.
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.
- Simple label: Vertera ProBite is approved as a processing aid, with its technological function fully realised during the food processing stage. This 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 elimination of unwanted texturisers.
- 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.
