Experts said that widespread adoption of alternative proteins can play a vital role in tackling climate change and meeting the demands of the growing population.
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A meat alternative for Asia
Karana is the
Singapore food start-up positioning itself as Asia s first whole-plant-based meat brand. Its flagship product a pulled pork substitute is made entirely from jackfruit, oil and salt, without processed ingredients or preservatives.
Started in 2018 as demand for meat alternatives was growing, Riegler said he saw a gap in the market for meat substitutes designed specifically for Asian cuisines. We saw a huge need to identify products that had more local applications for APAC, said Riegler, now 35, who built a career working in agricultural supply chains across Southeast Asia. Pork is the number one meat that s consumed in this region and that s where we didn t see a lot of products really addressing a need.
March 05, 2021
Crab cakes made from microalgae protein by Singapore food tech start-up Sophie’s Bionutrients.
Sophie s Bionutrients
Plant-based meat alternatives – from burger patties and sausages to minced pork and even shrimp – are an increasingly common sight on supermarket shelves and dining tables across Asia. Indeed, a recent study projects that the market for meat analogues in Asia-Pacific will grow by 25 per cent over the next five years.
Most of these products are derived from mainstream ingredients such as soy, wheat, peas and gluten – and for good reason.
For instance, the Impossible Burger is chiefly made from soy protein concentrate, while Omnipork’s pork analogues are produced using a blend of peas, soy, shiitake mushrooms and rice.