Demand for plant protein is strongly rising driven by:
• Nutritional Appeal: Growing interest in plant proteins stems from their rich nutritional profile, encompassing essential amino acids and health benefits.
• Population-Driven Shift: Anticipation of a future animal protein shortage, driven by global population growth, fuels the rising demand for plant-based alternatives.
• Environmental Considerations: Increased awareness of the environmental impact of animal farming motivates consumers to opt for eco-friendly plant proteins.
• Sustainability Preference: Plant proteins are perceived as more sustainable, aligning with consumers' ethical and environmentally conscious choices.
Agroindustrias Osho textured sacha inchi protein presents an exciting opportunity to meet these demands and a unique edge in product development by providing:
• Functional properties by delivering a fibrous meat-like texture with outstanding moisture retention and excellent mouthfeel, making it perfect for meat and meat alternative applications such as hamburgers, nuggets, seafood, sausages, hot dogs and ground meat.
• Nutritional benefits with high quality plant-based protein and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats.
• Clean label: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Non-GMO, Organic, Kosher, Halal, Vegan/Vegetarian, Grain-Free and Allergen-Free.
• Sustainable sourcing through direct partnership with small farmers in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.