Brand Creates Wheat-Based Binders For Vegan Meat That’s Free From E-Numbers

Plant-based brand Loryma has introduced a wheat-based binder as an alternative to methylcellulose, a popular ingredient in vegan and vegetarian meats. This new ingredient, part of the Lory Bind portfolio, can be used in a variety of hot and cold vegan products, allowing manufacturers to create plant-based versions of traditional animal-based foods with improved texture and nutrition without the use of e-numbers. Loryma's Head of R&D Norbert Klein states that this solution aligns with consumer expectations for clean label products in the vegan food industry.

While methylcellulose is generally considered safe, plant-based brands like Loryma are moving towards using fewer processed ingredients. Other brands such as Planted, Edonia, Rival Foods, and Pacifico Biolabs are also focusing on natural ingredients and effective nutrition in their plant-based products. By utilizing innovative technologies like microalgae, precision fermentation, and mycelium, these brands are creating meaty, nutrient-dense plant-based proteins with minimal additives, catering to the growing demand for healthier and cleaner alternatives in the market.