Meat substitute
More and more people are looking not only for a healthy diet, but also a plant-based one. Yet there is no need to give up eating meat - an alternative comes from Switzerland.
DATA & FACTS
Industry sector:
Food
Renewable raw material:
Brewer's grains, barley
Companies involved:
Circular Food Solutions
Bioeconomy factor:
Utilisation of residual materials, saving of resources
Status:
On the market
Together with a brewery, a Swiss company has developed a meat alternative from regional raw materials: In an innovative process, brewery spent grains are turned into food.
By-product of the brewery
The vegan ‘meat’ was a classic upcycling idea: a material or raw material that would normally end up in the bin because it is seemingly worthless is transformed and reused. One of the by-products of the beer brewing process is spent grains made from barley. Brewers' grains are rich in fibre and nutrients and also contain proteins and vitamins. Together with regional peas and wheat, it is used to make meat substitute products.
Upcycling technology makes it possible to utilise a protein-rich residual material as food. It therefore helps to meet the growing demand for plant-based foods while utilising raw materials more efficiently.
Market maturity
The vegan meat substitute products are currently available as burger patties, minced meat and marinated pieces. They can be purchased online and in Swiss supermarkets.
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