Tempeh Mince is the Latest product From Family-Owned Schouten Company
Elena Rahman — June 17, 2021 — Eco
References: schoutenfood
The Dutch company, Schouten Europe, introduces the world to a fermented vegetable mince called Tempeh Mince. The family-owned company's latest product is based on its own by-products. Schouten, a specialist in plant-based proteins, is responding to the increasing demand for sustainably made fermented products.
Tempeh Mince is set for availability across retailers, the out-of-home sector, and the food processing industry. Using by-products from other tempeh products from the Schouten range, the company prevents as much food waste as possible during the production of its minced vegetable meat alternative.
Schouten's fermented vegetable mince is available in spicy and mild variants. Tempeh, the ancient vegetable protein source based on soy, is produced by fermenting soybeans ad contains 22 grains of protein per 100 grams. It is also rich in B vitamins, iron, minerals, and fiber.
Image Credit: Schouten Europe
Tempeh Mince is set for availability across retailers, the out-of-home sector, and the food processing industry. Using by-products from other tempeh products from the Schouten range, the company prevents as much food waste as possible during the production of its minced vegetable meat alternative.
Schouten's fermented vegetable mince is available in spicy and mild variants. Tempeh, the ancient vegetable protein source based on soy, is produced by fermenting soybeans ad contains 22 grains of protein per 100 grams. It is also rich in B vitamins, iron, minerals, and fiber.
Image Credit: Schouten Europe
Trend Themes
1. Fermented Plant-based Protein - The introduction of Tempeh Mince by Schouten Europe showcases the growing trend towards sustainably made fermented vegetable protein.
2. Upcycling Food Waste - Schouten Europe's use of by-products in its Tempeh Mince product demonstrates a trend towards reducing food waste through upcycling in the food industry.
3. Variety in Plant-based Alternatives - The spicy and mild variants of Schouten Europe's Tempeh Mince highlights the trend towards offering a wider range of plant-based alternative options.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Protein Industry - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the plant-based protein industry include creating more sustainable plant-based options, exploring unique fermentation techniques, and developing plant-based products that cater to diverse tastes and nutritional needs.
2. Food Waste Management Industry - The trend towards upcycling food waste presents opportunities for innovation in the food waste management industry, such as developing new technologies for repurposing food by-products into usable food ingredients and reducing overall food waste in the production process.
3. Food Retail Industry - In the food retail industry, there is an opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend towards plant-based protein by offering more diverse and sustainable plant-based options like Tempeh Mince by Schouten Europe.
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