date:Nov 14, 2019
Managing off-notes (beany, cardboard, etc.) when working with various plant proteins create a challenge when trying to mimic the ideal meat flavor.
For instance, when formulating with pea protein, bitterness, astringency and dusty cardboard off-notes are typical, and poses a dominant taste challenge that can be offset by using taste masking technologies masterfully.
As plant-based innovation gets closer and closer to replicating real meat, consumers will expect a superior taste, delivering s