{"id":9947,"date":"2021-11-03T11:24:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T10:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=9947"},"modified":"2021-11-03T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T10:24:17","slug":"food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization\/","title":{"rendered":"Food tech company introduces innovative, scalable approach to alternative protein product texturization"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9947'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div id=\"ads-slider-28\" class=\"custom-slider ads-slider-1961855368 ads-slider\"><ul><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/goto\/?308404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/308404.jpg\" alt=\"Free from food\" title=\"Free from food\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=302805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/302805.jpg\" alt=\"LUBRIPLATE\" title=\"LUBRIPLATE\" border=\"0\" width=\"120\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"ads-526593269\"><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=297426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/297426.jpg\" alt=\"Click here for more information!\" title=\"Click here for more information!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $adsslider1961855368 = jQuery( \".ads-slider-1961855368\" );$adsslider1961855368.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$adsslider1961855368.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$adsslider1961855368.on(\"mouseover\", function(){$adsslider1961855368.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$adsslider1961855368.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">Food tech company introduces innovative, scalable approach to alternative protein product texturization<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/featured-articles\/\" rel=\"tag\">Featured Articles<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Start-up Alfred\u2019s FoodTech has recently introduced an innovative platform for producing plant-based whole cuts that mimic animal-derived products. The company developed a versatile platform for whole-cut texturization to produce plant-based meat alternatives that can answer the growing need for flavourful, sustainable, animal-free products.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred\u2019s joined the foodTech scene to solve one of the alt-protein movement\u2019s key challenges: creating whole cuts that mimic their animal-based counterparts in terms of texture, mouthfeel, and flavour tones. The technology focused company has successfully produced prototypes of deli meat, high-in-demand chicken nugget analogs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The challenges of whole-cut plant-based products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most meat alternative products contain a long list of ingredients and additives to achieve the same texture and aroma as meat and poultry. The main challenge is to minimize ingredients and maintain high protein, while creating continuous, whole-muscle tissue cuts in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Various food technologies already serve the rapidly growing alternative protein scene. Extrusion or the more recent 3D printing are used to bind ingredients into desired fibrous forms. Novel fermentation and scaffold technologies also are gaining ground. Alfred\u2019s technology is able to build continuous tissue like structures and can work with other existing technologies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlant-based whole-cut products that resemble meat are the \u2018Holy Grail\u2019 of the industry,\u201d says Ronny Reinberg, CEO and co-founder of Alfred\u2019s. \u201cOur tech uses only simple ingredients, such as pea protein and canola oil. Yet we can still custom-design compositions for food companies using protein sources of their choice, including cellbased ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Alfred\u2019s versatile technology, any food company can easily create alternative products that give consumers the exact experience of real meat and poultry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accelerating scale-up <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alfred\u2019s technology can scale up outputs quickly, making it suitable for mass market-oriented food corporations, and can be integrated into existing food processing systems. The start-up plans to establish a low-volume production site to serve initial market demand.<\/p>\n<p>Rafi Shavit, Alfred\u2019s other co-founder and COO brings vast experience in business, engineering, and operation management from various industries, helping to ensure that the start-up can rapidly accelerate production. \u201cWe were founded with the goal of bolstering food companies and innovators within the alternative protein landscape,\u201d says Shavit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe see ourselves as the engine that enables companies achieve new organoleptic heights in plant-based protein alternatives. Our mission is to elevate the plant-based experience for the growing \u2018conscious eating\u2019 consumer market notably flexitarians aspiring to live more plant-based lifestyles but still crave that sensation of biting into a beefy steak.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBuilding a resilient, scalable, safe food system is the core of Alfred\u2019s strength,\u201d explains Shavit. \u201cWe can produce animal-free products that are affordable, safe, and kinder to our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1935, Jacob and Dina Reinberg, together with their son Alfred and his siblings, emigrated from Germany to Argentina. The family settled near Buenos Aires, where they raised dairy cows for living. As a young man, Alfred worked at the cold meat production factory \u201cLa Foresta\u201d as a foreman. His son, Raul moved to Israel and worked for many years at T\u2019nuva, the largest dairy company in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred\u2019s grandson, Ronny, is a biotechnology engineer. He continued the family tradition of meat production but re-imagined it to meet modern demands for meat-like products with the help of cutting-edge technology. A committed vegan for 10 years, he joined Shavit to formulate a compelling alternative meat solution that can appeal to the palate. With capabilities to deliver up to a 30% protein content, it offers a viable and nutritious substitute for animalsourced proteins. The company has built a strong team of scientists, engineers, and food professionals who bring many years of experience and know-how to execute the company\u2019s vision of helping to feed a growing world population.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred\u2019s formed earlier this year and already has raised US$1.3 million in seed funding. The company is entering its next A-round stage and is currently in dialogue with various leading international food companies, including meat producers and cultured meat companies.<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information, visit: www.alfreds.tech<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-minimal '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization\/&#038;t=Food%20tech%20company%20introduces%20innovative%2C%20scalable%20approach%20to%20alternative%20protein%20product%20texturization' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Food%20tech%20company%20introduces%20innovative%2C%20scalable%20approach%20to%20alternative%20protein%20product%20texturization&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=9947' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=Food%20tech%20company%20introduces%20innovative%2C%20scalable%20approach%20to%20alternative%20protein%20product%20texturization&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=Food%20tech%20company%20introduces%20innovative%2C%20scalable%20approach%20to%20alternative%20protein%20product%20texturization&#038;body=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/food-tech-company-introduces-innovative-scalable-approach-to-alternative-protein-product-texturization\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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