Plant-based meat alternatives
Deliver all the benefits consumers want from plant-based meats, with the standout tastes and textures they demand
Consumers are hungry for meat alternatives made from sustainable, nutritious plant-based proteins with convincing tastes and textures. But meeting all of those expectations—and managing costs—is no easy task. That's where Ingredion can help.
Our holistic 360 Value program brings together innovative solutions in the key areas of consumer well-being, environmental impact and value creation. Plant-based meat products with protein fortification or fiber from sustainable, non-GMO sources. Upgraded texture and stability. Replacement of higher-cost ingredients and other value options. With the purpose-built 360 Value approach, and our unmatched portfolio of plant-based solutions, we can take your idea from formulation to table:
- Create convincing meaty texture with just-right bite through our Customized Solutions
- Improve nutrition with plant-based proteins, fiber and micronutrients
- Ensure highest quality, processing ease and shelf life
- Add color, flavor and texture with fruit and vegetable concentrates from KERR by INGREDION™
Consumer insights to drive brand growth in plant-based meat
Watch Ingredion’s presentation from Natural Products Expo West 2022 to explore the consumer insights and label claims influencing sales.
Discover formulations for plant-based, alternative meat applications
Plant-based patties
Plant-based seafood
Plant-based shredded chick‘n
Discover our resource library
Check out our formulation videos to help solve your meat alternative challenges.
Innovate with plant-based meats
Create the next generation of in-demand plant-based meat products that deliver on taste, texture, and nutrition.
- Meet consumer demand with our portfolio of differentiated plant-based proteins
- Achieve meat-like texture, nutritional benefits and performance
- Address the growing need for sustainable, non-GMO and soy-free products
- Extend shelf-life stability and improve texture and process tolerance
Plant-Based Meat Center of Excellence
‘It’s like having your own R&D team.” Our experts help customers rapidly deliver innovative plant-based meat products. Learn more in our Plant-Based Solutions e-guide.
Ready meals
Reinvent ready meals to achieve the sensory experience and labels consumers love.
Ingredient solutions for your plant-based, alternative meat brand
We've got everything you need for your just-right vegan, vegetarian or analogue meat alternatives, including innovative plant-based proteins, traditional and clean label texturizers, hydrocolloids and stabilizers, fruit and vegetable concentrates and time-saving, synergistic formulation systems.
Contact the Ingredion plant-based meat experts today
Agile collaboration. Deep formulation expertise. Broad portfolio of on-trend ingredients. Market research and consumer insights. Let's make your goal a reality.