Plant-based protein burger

Formulate plant-based meat alternatives with a satisfying bite and chew

To win in plant-based meat alternatives, you'll need to meet consumers' high expectations for convincing, meaty bite and texture — while also keeping a clean label that is free of GMOs, gluten and ingredients considered major allergens.

With non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free VITESSENCE^® TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein, you can leverage the appeal of peas to create the optimal taste, texture, mouthfeel, nutrition and functionality for winning plant-based meat products.

Bring the power of pea protein to your plant-based meat application

Labeled as pea protein and providing 65% protein (dry weight), VITESSENCE^® TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein provides texture, chewiness and firmness to help mimic meat in a variety of products, including: 

• Vegan patties 
• Meatballs
• Nuggets
• Sausages
• Crumbles 
• Chicken/tuna pieces

Get optimal functionality for firm, meaty textures

Traditional plant protein powders often fail at creating a meat-like texture, as these ingredients form a thick dough when formulated into a moisture-containing matrix. But VITESSENCE^® TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein is a structured vegetable protein (SVP) that:

• Hydrates quickly to help ensure optimal bite and firmness in the end product
• Maintains excellent particle integrity and shape after hydration

See the experts in meat alternatives

VITESSENCE^® TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein brings a versatile new option to your formulating toolkit for meat alternatives — and Ingredion can also provide the consumer insights and expert technical support to help you make the most of it in your applications. At Ingredion Idea Labs^® innovation centers, including our Plant-Based Meat Center of Excellence in Englewood, Colorado, you can work alongside our experts to take your plant protein-enhanced products from concept to launch.

Plant-protein expertise to rely on

Access Ingredion’s consumer and market insights, ingredient solutions and unmatched technical and product development expertise to create innovative and delicious plant-based products with the right claims and the clean and simple ingredients list consumers want.

• Browse our range of plant-based, pulse protein concentrates
• Discover resources and formulations with a plant-protein focus
• Explore our broad portfolio of in-demand plant-based proteins

For a structured vegetable protein with a larger particle size well suited for large grind meat alternative applications such as shredded chicken or pork alternatives, try VITESSENCE® TEX Crumbles 1651 textured vegetable protein.

Deliver highest levels of protein, and even more consumer appeal

Ready to create on-trend, plant-based nutrition in plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, nutrition bars, smoothies and more? Look to formulation-friendly VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate. This concentrated pulse protein can enable “excellent source of protein” front-of-package claims, delivering the highest levels of protein (>80%) with no animal products, genetically modified ingredients or common allergens.

Meet consumers’ dietary requirements

Beyond enabling higher levels of protein, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate can create products that meet other consumer health needs and lifestyle preferences. This solution, produced from a non-allergen source yellow pea, is gluten-free, lactose-free and contains no animal products. And unlike many commonly used soy proteins, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate is processed without solvents like hexane and offers non-GMO assurance.

Formulate in-demand products with ease

Compared with competing plant-based protein solutions, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate offers better emulsification for higher stability and improved water- and oil-holding capacity for extended shelf life. This high-performance solution can help you create great products in a variety of on-trend categories, including meat alternatives and dairy alternatives.

Tell a sustainability story

Cultivating pulses requires significantly less water and non-renewable energy compared with other crops (Source: Pulse Canada),  allowing you to highlight the environmentally conscious aspect of your products, and your brand.

N-ZORBIT® M maltodextrin is derived from tapioca and has been specially designed to have a very low bulk density. This product is primarily used to increase the volume of dry mixes. In addition, this bland tasting maltodextrin functions excellently as a dispersant for dry ingredients in low solids preparations. This product is produced under Ingredion Incorporated’s TRUETRACE® Identity Preserved Program for non-GM products .