Plant-Based Company Unveils ‘Minimally Processed’ Egg Replacement For Burgers

Dutch food tech company Revyve has introduced a plant-based egg replacer made from upcycled brewer’s yeast, which they claim is the first “clean, minimally processed” ingredient of its kind available on a broad commercial scale. The yeast-based product will be showcased in burgers at the B2B food expo IFT First 2024 later this month. The egg replacer provides a similar texture to egg whites, making it firm yet springy and helping to bind ingredients together in burger patties.

By utilizing waste yeast, Revyve’s egg replacer offers functional benefits of fermented ingredients without the need for fermentation, resulting in a cost-effective and nutritious final product. The non-GMO label yeast protein is sold in powdered form and can be used in a variety of applications including baked goods, alternative proteins, and vegan dairy. The company plans to launch gluten and allergen-free versions of its ingredients in Q3 2024, and has secured over USD $15 million in funding from venture capital firms and industry leaders.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands recently tried a prototype Revyve hamburger and gave it high praise, while other companies have also ventured into producing protein from discarded brewer’s yeast. Overall, Revyve’s yeast-based egg replacer offers a promising and sustainable alternative for plant-based burger products and beyond.