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The Future is Fat: The Startups Looking to Fatten up Vegan Food – vegconomist

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Research shows vast swathes of the global population are turning to plant-based for a healthier diet, with vegan food associated with a wide array of health benefits. On the other hand, however, researchers have concluded that many consumers simply find processed animal-based foods too tasty to give up. 

According to Phil Morle from plant-based industry investor Main Sequence; to “unlock the mysteries of fats and create animal-free fats” is “essential for the future of the industry”. Fat holds the key to flavour, and creating viable, healthy and tasty vegan fats is the latest innovation frontier.

With this in mind, vegconomist takes a look at the fattiest players in the alt meat sphere:  

77 Foods 

After being named by Unilever as the winner of its Innovation Challenge, French startup 77 Foods has continued to develop its plant-based fat using sunflower oil to create an adipose tissue that closely resembles pork fat. Through this development, 77 foods have created a “mind-blowing” plant-based bacon which 92% of participants in a blind test preferred to conventional pork bacon, according to the brand. 

77 Foods bacon
© 77 Foods

Hoxton Farms

Hoxton Farms, the UK’s first cell-cultured fat startup, raised £2.7 million of seed round funding this year. Combining cell biology and mathematical modelling, Hoxton Farms is making cruelty-free and sustainable fat to replace conventional vegetable fats used by plant-based producers. 

“We wanted to bring together our skills to address a pressing problem: how to satisfy a growing demand for meat without compromising on

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100 Percent Vegan, Gluten-Free, Trans Fat-Free Plantain Chips are the Perfect Snack for You!

Three Great Flavors: Sour Cream and Onion, Chili Garlic, and Regular

Mr. Favourite plantain chips are 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, and trans fat-free. Plantains, a type of banana, are believed to have originated from Southeast Asia, although other sources place them in eastern Africa as early as 3000 BCs.

Mr. Favourite plantain chips are 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, and trans fat-free. Plantains, a type of banana, are believed to have originated from Southeast Asia, although other sources place them in eastern Africa as early as 3000 BCs.

Mr. Favourite plantain chips are 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, and trans fat-free. Plantains, a type of banana, are believed to have originated from Southeast Asia, although other sources place them in eastern Africa as early as 3000 BCs.
Mr. Favourite has taken plantains and created chips for every occasion. The chips are great if you are craving a snack that is crunchy and savory,

Mr. Favourite has taken plantains and created chips for every occasion. The chips are great if you are craving a snack that is crunchy and savory,

Mr. Favourite has taken plantains and created chips for every occasion. The chips are great if you are craving a snack that is crunchy and savory,

PALM BEACH, FL, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plantain, a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, now comes in three delicious chip flavors from Mr. Favourite.

“We wanted to make a healthier chip that is also tasty,” said Ani Paulose, founder of the Canadian-based Mr. Favourite, which makes a variety of plantain chips that will soon be available in the U.S. “We have delightful flavors, such as Chili Garlic, Sour Cream and Onion, and, of course, our regular variety when simple is sometimes better.”

Paulose pointed out that Mr. Favourite chips are 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, and trans fat-free.

“They are the perfect snack for everyone. We make our

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16 Delicious Vegan Comfort Food Recipes

Thinking about starting Meatless Mondays (or going entirely plant-based)? Vegan diets full of plant-based nutrients can boost your mood, lower your blood sugar, and may even prevent certain cancers. They are also getting way more delicious as veganism goes mainstream, with creative recipes that rival any omnivore delight. Whether you’re eating vegan a couple days a week or fully committing to the lifestyle, these savory and sweet recipes will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen while satisfying your comfort food cravings. Enjoy!

Vegan Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Vegan Ziti

This simple, streamlined baked ziti (or rigatoni, or whichever pasta you use) makes getting comfort food on the table a delicious possibility even on the busiest weeknights.

Spaghetti Squash recipe

“Cheesiest” Spaghetti Squash Boats

These spaghetti squash boats have a lot going for them: a vegetable base that eats like pasta, cheesy flavor surrounded by creamy vegan béchamel sauce, and the satisfying warmth of a casserole.

Pressure-Cooked Chili

Pressure-Cooked Chili

Quinoa, which helps bind the veg and tomatoes together and soaks up any extraneous liquid, is an essential part of this simple veggie chili that calls for only a handful of ingredients.

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

The texture of jackfruit is such a believable dupe for pork that your meat-eating friends will have a hard time discerning what’s different about this BBQ sandwich recipe.

Vegan Chickpea Curry

Vegan Chickpea Curry

The sweetness from tomatoes and cinnamon, savory spice from chickpeas and cumin, and richness from onions and coconut milk make this curry a crowd-pleaser.

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans

Slow-Cooker Baked Beans

Once you get

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