Meat alternatives
Meat alternatives containing microalgae
Phycom can help you develop meat alternatives containing microalgae. There is growing interest in the use of new protein sources in food, such as insects and microalgae. Algae are a natural and highly efficient source of protein and essential amino acids. Microalgae are also suitable as a flavouring and binding agent in meat alternatives. Phycom microalgae have consistent quality and superior purity.
Benefits of microalgae in meat alternatives
- 100% vegan protein source: one of the most interesting and scalable protein sources for the future.
- Binder: suitable as a binding agent and can partially replace egg-white.
- Taste: gives products a pleasant “umami” flavour.
- Colour: gives a beautiful, natural green colour.
Products
Chlorella vulgaris
- Fine, intense green natural colourant
- Mild umami flavour
- Composition: 14% fatty acids, 32% fibre, 22% protein (contains 18% essential amino acids).
- Rich in vitamins D3, E, C, B2, B3 and B6 plus phosphorus, iron and zinc.
- Source of vitamins A, B1 and B5 plus magnesium.
- Carotenoids: beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin.
Chlorella sorokiniana
- Dark green natural colourant.
- Characteristic umami flavour.
- Composition: 14% fatty acids, 14% fibre, 40% protein (contains 15% essential amino acids).
- Rich in vitamins A, D3, E, C, B2, B3 and B6 plus phosphorus, magnesium, iron and zinc.
- Source of calcium and vitamin B1.
- Carotenoids: beta-carotene, high lutein content (73.2mg), zeaxanthin.
Product forms
Algae paste
- Packaging 1m3 IBC, up to 800 kg per IBC
- Maximum shelf life 24 hours
- Easily soluble
- Suitable for direct use in burger or nugget shapes
Algae pellets (IQF)
- Packaging 10 kg in bag-in-box, up to 640 kg per pallet
- Maximum shelf life 2 years
- Highly soluble once thawed
Algae flakes
- Packaging 15 kg in bag-in-box, up to 750 kg per pallet
- Maximum shelf life 2 years
- Brittle flakes of different sizes and thicknesses
- Suitable for the “herb look” in meat alternatives
Algae powder
- Packaging 25 kg per bag, up to 1 tonne per pallet
- Maximum shelf life 2 years
- Fine powder, easily mixed
- Suitable for uniform colouring in burger or nugget shapes
Discover the possibilities for your product
Want to know what Phycom can do for your product? Phycom will gladly use its expertise to help you identify innovative product applications involving microalgae.
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