Scaling-up Clean-Label Texturizing Proteins

The project aims to scale up Meala’s proprietary clean-label texturizing protein. By improving texture, processing robustness, and sensory performance, the product supports the broader, scalable adoption of alternative protein across multiple food categories, in alignment with EIT Food’s goals for enhancing protein diversification. 

The project is expected to deliver meaningful impact by enabling food manufacturers to simplify formulations, reduce reliance on additives and eggs, and accelerate the adoption of clean-label, sustainable ingredients at commercial scale. By supporting faster market uptake of functional proteins, the project contributes to innovation, competitiveness, and resilience in the food ingredients sector, in strong alignment with EIT Food’s sustainability and innovation objectives.

In this collaborative project with NIZO and Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Meala is the consortium lead and commercializing partner. Meala specializes in clean-label functional proteins designed to replace hydrocolloids and eggs across multiple food applications.