Salmon made from plants is the newest addition to the variety of meat and fish substitutes offered by Dutch flavor developers PLNT.
This year’s SIAL saw the introduction of a salmon product made entirely of plants that has “the same color, shape, texture, nutritional value, and flavor of (smoked) salmon.” The product contains iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 and is primarily composed of rehydrated pea structure. Additionally, according to PLNT, its plant-based salmon is low in soy and saturated fats, high in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, and devoid of gluten.
Soy is sourced and produced sustainably, “without deforestation and without being imported from the other side of the planet,” according to PLNT, regarding its use. The component is waste-free since every part of the bean is utilized. Additionally, 85 percent of the energy utilized during manufacture is recycled. The Netherlands is where PLNT produces all of its goods, including its plant-based salmon.
PLNT claims that environmental concerns were the driving force behind the product invention. The company’s product line of “next level successors of meat and fish,” which also includes plant-based mince, meatballs, pig sausage, and other items, now includes plant-based salmon. According to the firm, “With our relevant flavors prepared in a plant-based manner, you’ll taste the original but consume absolutely no animal products.” It’s also important to note that PLNT’s product line has a significant quantity of vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, and fiber, just like its salmon substitute does.
A salmon product made from plants has reportedly been in development for some time, according to PLNT. The end result is a product that the company describes as a healthy, sustainable substitute for one of the most well-known fish species in the world.