Plant-Based Alternatives

Plant-Based Alternatives, Naturally

As awareness of the benefits of plant-based diets grows, so does the demand for flavorful and nutritious options. Beyond the realm of meat substitutes or analogs, the plant-based movement encompasses a wide array of options, appealing to vegetarians, flexitarians, and vegans alike. In fact, there’s something for everyone seeking a more plant-forward lifestyle. With yeast ingredients, you can impart flavors to vegan and vegetarian products without sacrificing taste or satisfaction.

Meeting Plant-Based Consumer Demands

Today’s consumers prioritize having versatile and tasty plant-based choices when shopping for food like snacks, baked goods, and alternatives for meat and dairy. With consumer demand for plant-based options continuing to skyrocket, concerns surrounding health, wellness, and allergens grow. Taste and texture improvements in the plant-based segment are still crucial, but consumers want even more.

Now, it’s all about offering consumers diverse, delicious, and affordable plant-based alternatives that cater to their preferences, shifting the focus from health halo to choice, taste, and affordability.

Flavor First

Though other factors like clean labels, natural ingredients, protein content, and health are important to consumers, foods and beverages that taste good and match expectations are the most popular among consumers. In fact, 47% of consumers say “flavor” is a key factor when buying a meat substitute product.¹ Similarly, 47% of consumers say they purchase dairy alternatives because “they taste good.”² This high percentage reflects the growing demand for meat and dairy alternatives as more and more people explore plant-based diets.

1 Innova Market Insight – 2023
2 Mintel. Dairy Alternatives. U.S. – 2023

Yeast Extract: A Plant-Based Powerhouse

Uniquely designed to contribute to taste and texture perception, yeast extract is ideal for plant-based food and beverage products. Biospringer’s solutions help you meet the challenge of nutritional improvement and a craveable alternative product that consumers have come to expect.

Yeast is the Ideal Substitute

100% Vegan

Non-animal ingredients suitable for vegetarian and vegan products

Nutritional Profile

Salt reduction
Fat reduction

Taste Building

Specific meaty flavor
Enhanced dairy notes
Natural flavor bases and umami richness
Long-lasting
Off-note masking

Natural Origin Ingredient

Derived from fermentation of fresh yeast
Minimally processed
Clean label

Dietary Requirements

Gluten free
Halal
Kosher
Non-GMO
Clean label
Organic options available

Plant-Based with Unbeatable Flavor Profiles

Crafting a delicious savory snack to delight consumers, devising a gluten-free pasta to grant access to a beloved dish, or developing a meat analogue patty—all of these endeavors confront an expanding array of protein sources, which can be daunting to navigate.

An extensive offering of products, spanning from meat and dairy alternatives to protein-packed snacks and convenient high-protein meals, are emerging to satisfy the demand for foods tailored to these consumer preferences.

Snacks & Baked Goods
Sauces & Dressings
Dairy Alternatives
Meat & Fish Analogs

Dedicated Ranges for Meat & Dairy Plant-Based Alternatives

Unleash the full potential of flavor with our wide range of yeast-based solutions designed to improve the taste experience and bring a great variety of notes—from base to top, from savory to sweet, from bold to subtle—for more engaging taste profiles.

Springer^® Reveal – Elevates a savory, meaty profile and accentuates nuanced dairy notes.

Springer^® Umami – Brings meaty notes and intensifies umami taste profile in plant-based meat and dairy such as saltiness or mature cheese flavors.

Springer^® Cocoon – Strengthens the creamy or fatty sensation, and improves mouthfeel and texture perception in plant-based alternatives.

Springer^® Signature – Brings specific flavor notes to formulations like red meat, grilled, smoked, roasted, caramelized, and cheesy notes.

Springer^® Mask – A natural solution, vegan suitable, and produced by fermentation, that neutralizes the off-notes and masks bitter, beany, earthy, and cardboard off-notes brought by vegetal proteins.

Springer Proteissimo ® – With a high protein content, Springer^® Proteissimo™ helps formulators increase protein with a complete amino acid profile.

Global Perspective, Local Expertise

The Biospringer Culinary Center network was established to assist customers with food and beverage recipes using yeast ingredients. Our experienced food technologists and culinary team provide tailored solutions and recommendations, guided by their strong understanding of taste improvement.

In the U.S., our Culinary Center is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where you will find:

Product development support
Combined knowledge of your business and our expertise
Customized solutions and recommendations

Contact a member of our experienced and dedicated sales team to get started on your next consumer-focused product!

Give it a try!

Eager to explore the benefits of yeast-based ingredients in your product formulations? Fill in the form to request a sample of one or more offerings. Our experts will be in touch to help you choose the most suitable option for your unique needs.

Plant-Based Alternatives