German spice and ingredient manufacturer Raps has unveiled a new functional solution for the development of plant-based roast meat alternatives.

Named ‘Compound Vegan Roast,’ the solution aims to enable the creation of meat-free main courses for classic roast dinner occasions, based on plant proteins.

Compound Vegan Roast is a functional mixture said to offer an appealing texture, good binding properties and stability. The company also offers complementary seasoning mixes that can enhance the flavour of vegan alternatives to roast pork, beef and poultry.

The compound can be processed flexibly on existing production systems for convenient production of end products, without the need for additional technological adjustments, Raps said.

It is both heat- and storage-stable, suitable for vegan roast dishes in meal kits, frozen products or tinned food applications. Raps’ compound solutions can be made vegan or vegetarian, allowing for modular combination with sauces and side dishes.

The recipes allow for fewer additives and can support clean label concepts, with the ‘vegan roast beef’ and ‘vegan roast pork’ variants able to achieve a Nutri-Score of A in end applications.

Klaus Vogt, head of product development for meat and meat alternative proteins at Raps, said: “With our compound for vegan roasts, we are taking the next logical step in the development of plant-based products”.

He added: “Our goal was to combine a familiar flavour with technological safety in a way that allows for seamless integration into existing production environments”.