German clean label ingredients specialist Kröner Stärke is launching a new line of textured vegetable protein (TVP) meat replacement texturates.

The company is known primarily for its bakery ingredients, which offer preservative properties and other functional benefits without the use of additives. The expansion into TVP ingredients follows a €36 million investment into a new production area at its plant in Bocketal, Germany.

Equipment for drum drying and extrusion is included at the new wing at the plant, capable of creating extruded products in the form of granules, strips, fibres and powders, beginning with protein from wheat or pea.

The new range will make use of natural ingredients only, addressing increasing consumer concerns around highly processed meat alternatives with artificial ingredients. Raw materials will be processed using untreated spring water, heat and physical processes without the use of chemicals. The texturates will also be available in organic form.

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