Lypid launches “world’s first” plant-based pork belly

US-based food tech company Lypid is rolling out Lypid Pork Belly, which the company says is the “world’s first plant-based pork belly”.

The plant-based pork belly is made from Lypid’s patented PhytoFat vegan fat. The company states that is is a “juicy, meaty plant-based pork belly that offers impeccable taste and texture”.

Lypid Pork Belly is high in protein and free of antibiotics and cholesterol. It is 85% lower in saturated fat, 39% lower in calories and 69% lower in sodium than its pork bacon counterpart.

The vegan pork belly has been developed to sizzle, smell and taste like traditional pork belly and is “versatile” as it can be used in diverse cooking scenarios, such as sautéing, frying and baking.

Starting this month, Lypid Pork Belly will be served in restaurants across the US and Taiwan.

Dr. Jen-Yu Huang, co-founder and CEO of Lypid, said: “Despite the growing popularity of plant-based diets, the lack of whole-cut meat alternatives remains a challenge. Most plant-based products currently available are in a ground form, which can limit their versatility in recipes and dining experiences. Lypid’s pork belly provides a new option that offers a wider range of possibilities to fill the gap in the alternative meat market.”

Dr. Michelle Lee, Lypid’s co-founder and CTO, added: “By combining PhytoFat with a unique fibrous protein alternative, we are able to create a meaty, savoury, lip-smacking pork belly experience”.

Lypid plans to further expand its collaboration with innovative food service chains in the US and Asia.

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