PhytoFat is the proprietary ingredient that gives the plant-based patties from Lypid the texture, mouthfeel, transfer of flavor and cooking properties of animal fats. The San Francisco-based food tech start-up is a specialist in alternative meat and fat and "In the current market, 'fat' is the missing ingredient in the majority of plant-based meats. Vegan oils used today simply melt and leak out of the food matrices due to lower melting points," says to Dr. Michelle Lee, Co-founder and CTO of Lypid.
Lypid's PhytoFat (made from 97% vegan oils and water) maintains its animal fat-like qualities when cooked above 329 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lypid's newly announced partnership with Taiwan's largest coffeehouse company, Louisa Coffee, will bring the innovative plant-based burger patties to more than 500 shops across the nation.
Proprietary Vegan Fat Patties
Lypid Makes Plant-Based Burger Patties with Animal-Like Fat
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Meat Alternatives - The popularity of vegan meat substitutes is driving companies to innovate with new methods and ingredients, creating opportunities for brands to develop proprietary technologies that mimic meat texture and flavor.
2. Alternative Fat Sources - As vegan diets become more widespread, demand for fat substitutes that can mimic the taste and texture of animal fats is on the rise, presenting opportunities for food tech startups to develop new types of vegan-friendly oils and fats.
3. Partnerships with Coffee Shops and Fast Food Chains - As demand for plant-based burgers grows, there are opportunities for food tech startups to partner with well-known fast food chains and coffee shops to bring their products to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Food Tech - As consumers become more health and environment conscious, food technology companies will continue to innovate with new ingredients and methods to create sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives and vegan-friendly fats.
2. Fast Food - As the trend towards plant-based meat alternatives continues to grow, fast food chains will need to develop innovative and tasty menu items that appeal to vegan and health-conscious eaters.
3. Coffee Shops - As vegan diets become more popular, coffee shops have the opportunity to offer more plant-based items on their menus, including vegan burgers and other meat substitutes.