Vegan nuggets need a structured protein core that forms reliably and retains a firm bite through cooking. Textured protein hydration determines matrix consistency, while pulse source can change the structure available to the developer.
What can we help you achieve?
Meat-like texture
Getting the texture of nuggets right creates the distinctive bite and eating quality consumers expect.
Protein enrichment
More protein can give the product a clearer nutritional advantage and a stronger reason to choose.
Consumer acceptance
Balancing taste and texture can give consumers a stronger reason to choose the product again.
Our Recommended Ingredient Solution
PisumTEX
This ingredient can provide texture and structure building and protein fortification in this formulation. This textured pea-protein range is available at 55% and 65% protein and also has an organic option, giving more grade flexibility within the textured pulse-protein family.
ViciaTEX
It supports the same validated formulation objective(s), but it brings a different ingredient profile. Its distinguishing raw material is locally grown fava bean; the range is a 65% textured fava protein made without added ingredients.
Of course no two formulations are alike and your best choice may also depend on factors beyond pure functionality. Let us help you find the ingredient solutions that best fit your application, with specifications, samples and recipe support when available.
