Monday, August 19, 2024

Vegan Sorghum-Based Steaks

From trendhunter.com

Fujiya Has a New Plant-Based Meat Line Made from Sorghum Called Nikugoe

Fujiya, the successful Japanese restaurant operator, has just announced the launch of a new plant-based meat line called Nikugoe.

While there are plenty of plant-based faux meat products on the market, Fujiya's new Nikugoe products stands out because it is made from sorghum (takakibi), which is a large stout grass. The new Nikugoe’s line-up includes a broad range of products, like Hamburg Steak, Meat Super Cheese Hamburger, Meat Super Gyoza, and more. According to the company, each of the products are closer in texture and flavour to real animal meat than popular plant-based ingredients like tofu. In fact, the company experimented for two years to find a highly nutritional meat alternative with the right taste and texture. As the company puts it, "Super Hamburger is not a substitute for meat. It’s a new food category that transcends meat."

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Trend Themes
1. Sorghum-based Plant-meats - The rise of plant-based meats utilizing sorghum points to an innovative use of this less-common crop, offering a unique texture and nutritional profile compared to traditional plant-based options.
2. Experimentation in Plant-based Foods - Companies innovating with alternative ingredients like sorghum are pushing the boundaries of plant-based food textures and flavours, creating new culinary experiences that closely mimic traditional meats.
3. Expansion of Global Plant-based Offerings - The introduction of sorghum-based vegan products in international markets highlights the growing diversity and globalization of plant-based food options catering to varied dietary preferences.

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