Butter Buds Inc., a global business in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, recently highlighted several solutions it has developed to help manufacturers overcome common formulation challenges that may be encountered when using pea protein in meat/meat alternative applications. Butter Buds offers a suite of rich flavor solutions which improve both the flavor and texture of pea-protein products, resulting in great-tasting, cleanlabel foods.
The meat alternative and plant-based market is ever-growing, as consumers seek healthier food options. Supermarket News recently reported that the market for plant-based food surged 27 percent to $7 billion within the last year, nearly double the amount of overall U.S. retail grocery sales, which had a 15 percent increase in 2020. The pandemic has been a major factor propelling the growth of the market over the past year, as consumers work to improve their personal health and seek products that are sustainable and plant-based.