Vertera® ProBite

Vertera® ProBite

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Novonesis Vertera^® ProBite crosslinks amino acids in plant protein substrates such as pea or soy isolates and concentrates, creating a firm protein gel network. This results in a perfect texture and meat-like bite in a broad variety of plant-based meat products. At the same time, it enables the elimination of methylcellulose and other hydrocolloids.

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Product features, details and benefits

Benefits

Provides perfect texture
This solution crosslinks proteins already present in your formulation to bind and enhance the texture of your plant-based meat products.

Enables a more consumer-friendly label
A simpler label is essential for consumers. This solution allows for the elimination of methylcellulose and other hydrocolloids.

Delivers a next-level consumer experience
The achieved texture remains stable across temperatures, allowing consumers to enjoy a perfect texture from unpacking the frozen or refrigerated patties to cooking and finally eating the product.

Suitable for vegans
This solution enables vegan claims and contains no animal-derived ingredients or processing aids.

Enables high-protein claims
This solution helps you increase your protein content with no trade-offs and enables the creation of new high-protein claims.

Ease of handling
This is a liquid solution, making it easy to dose and handle safely during food production. Its user-friendly nature is a boon for food manufacturers seeking efficiency in their operations.

Details

Vertera^® ProBite can functionalize plant proteins in plant-based meat formulations. The enzyme can crosslink the amino acids lysine and glutamine in protein substrates e.g., pea or soy protein isolate, which creates a firm protein gel network.

The crosslinking of proteins via Vertera^® ProBite significantly increases the hardness of plant-based meat products such as sausages, nuggets and burger patties. This results in a perfect texture and meat-like bite of plant-based meat products while at the same time enabling the elimination of methylcellulose and other hydrocolloids.

The achieved bite is stable across temperatures, meaning costumers can experience the perfect texture from unpacking the frozen or refrigerated patties to cooking and finally eating the product.

Safe handling

This product contains enzymes. While enzymes are safe to use in consumer applications, they need correct handling in working environments to ensure workers’ safety.

Indeed, repeated inhalation of enzyme dust or aerosols resulting from improper handling may induce sensitization and may cause allergic type 1 reactions in sensitized individuals.

Please follow the precautionary handling recommendations below:

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Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations

For recommendations on how to safely handle the enzyme product, please visit the guide.

Discover perfect textures

with Vertera^® ProBite

We’ve come a long way in producing delicious plant-based foods. But only 5% of consumers in Novozymes proprietary study think plant-based meats should stay as they are.

Vertera^® ProBite unlocks some of the amazing properties that are already there, hiding inside your plant materials.

With superior crosslinking properties, Vertera^® ProBite helps you bind and enhance the texture of your plant-based meat, so you can give consumers a more satisfying and enjoyable eating experience. What's not to love?

Explore the possibilities with Vertera® ProBite