Vegan Brand Launches ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Fermented Steak

Swiss food tech company Planted has recently launched a groundbreaking vegan steak product known as "planted.steak". This steak is made entirely from plant-based ingredients such as soya protein, rapeseed oil, beans, rice, and a blend of microbial cultures. The fermented steak is described as juicy, tender, and high in protein, fiber, B12, and iron, while being low in saturated fats - a stark contrast to traditional beef.

Not only is the new vegan steak innovative in terms of taste and texture, but it also has a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional beef. Planted notes that its steak produces 97 percent fewer CO2e emissions and uses 81 percent less water than its animal-derived counterpart. The company's production facility in Switzerland operates with green technology and has created job opportunities while focusing on scalability and sustainability in alternative protein production. European countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Denmark are also embracing the shift towards plant-based proteins for a more stable and equitable food system.