Planteneers Builds Clean Label Systems Without Methylcellulose or Carrageenan

Planteneers, a German food ingredients company, has developed functional systems for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives that eliminate two ingredients under increasing consumer scrutiny: methylcellulose in meat substitutes and carrageenan in dairy alternatives. The company's clean label systems do not require the declaration of E-numbers and are free of preservatives, flavor enhancers, and artificial additives, replacing them with natural flavors and seasonings. Consumer surveys indicate a trend towards shorter ingredient lists and familiar components influencing purchasing decisions.

In the meat and sausage alternative category, Planteneers' fiildMeat line offers systems without methylcellulose, commonly used as a binder in the segment. These wheat-protein systems cover a variety of products such as meatballs, smash burgers, jerky, and salami alternatives. For dairy alternatives, Planteneers' fiildDairy NEB series provides carrageenan-free systems for mixed milk beverages, pudding alternatives, ice cream premixes, and hybrid beverages that reduce conventional dairy content by up to half. The removal of carrageenan addresses consumer concerns about highly processed foods and supports the acceptance of plant-based products with a clear message of being carrageenan-free.