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Meat replacement solutions

QExtend, a fiberized animal protein produced by a patented process, is a revolutionary new ingredient for the meat industry that creates more value out of existing meat products. 100% of animal origin, QExtend offers the ideal solution for extending meat products while also making them more attractive to consumers.

 

Qextend can substitute up to 25% of meat or fat, without compromising quality, and it can improve the juiciness and taste, without compromising shelf life and color.

 

Produced entirely from meat by-products, QExtend is 100% natural and can be labelled simply as beef protein. Using QExtend to replace part of the fat content in salami can lead to a product that consumers view as healthier. QExtend is also a sustainable ingredient, as it is made from plasma protein, meaning more of the animal is used. QExtend comes in frozen form and can simply be added to meat base.

 

Cost-benefits: 1-to-1 meat replacement and significant cost price reduction

 

Improve organoleptic quality: improved juiciness and mouthfeel, and easy to apply – no additional process steps required

 

Other benefits: sustainable, improved nutritional value, clean label (animal protein) and allergen free

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QExtend significantly improves the valorization of raw materials. Depending on your application, you can replace up to 10% or even 25% of your meat with these natural, sustainably produced animal protein fibers.
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QExtend Bovine, Porcine Frozen texturized protein Frozen blocks

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