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The origins of our process are vegetable or animal based proteins. These raw materials can vary widely to bring choice to the growing world food needs. Many of these raw materials are high value side stream materials, and by using these streams we bring a positive contribution to a circular economy.
After cooking these materials they become a protein source and form the base of our Savoury Taste Ingredients.
Interested in more about sides streams we recommend the following article on Food Navigator. From organic soybean pulp to brewers' spent grain and rice husks, by-products are attracting increased interest from start-ups looking to upcycle food waste: Side-stream innovation: Rice, barley, and soy by-products take centre stage
A revolutionary new documentary about meat, protein, and strength.
It’s all about a plant-based diet mind set in the world of sports.
Did you know that most of our meaty tastes are plant-based?
October 1st, is the annual kick-off of the Vegetarian Awareness Month. It all started in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) to help raise awareness about the benefits of vegetarianism. In 2018 there are more vegetarian and vegans than ever. Plant-based options and meat alternatives are still growing rapidly. It's good for the environment, good for your health and there are endless delicious plant-based options.
Did you know that Exter’s range of taste ingredients are vegetarian?
Many chains follow the plant-based trend. After Burger King with the Impossible Whopper in all US stores, the vegan hotdog at Ikea in Europe, Nestlé's Incredible Burger at McDonald’s, Subway’s Beyond Meatball Marinara sub. Now also KFC partnered with Beyond meat to test plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets.
It was tested in one shop in Atlanta and sold out in less than 5 hours.
The company says it will "evaluate these results and customer feedback to determine the best way forward beyond the Atlanta test – potentially a larger test and/or national rollout." (USA Today)
What will be next?
In the style of the popular Meatless Monday in the US & UK, a “National week without meat” will be organized for the first time in the Netherlands. This will be held from 5-11 March.
The initiators of this event feel that eating meat every day is something from the past. They like to promote a flexitarian diet.
A flexitarian is a person who is flexible in their food choices, they are conscious about what, when and how much they eat. They vary with meat, fish, vegetarian or vegetable dishes during the week.
Next to this topic they would like to show the impact a meatless week has on the environment. More often than not eating meat or fish for a day is a small effort with an unimaginably positive impact on humans, animals and the environment.
Did you know that Exter’s range of taste ingredients are vegetarian?
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