UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  

Meat product

ECOTROPHELIA UNITED KINGDOM 2023 - GOLD

PlanEat Protein Poppers

UNITED KINGDOM - 2023

Pork flavoured insect protein snack bites coated in a BBQ spiced pea crumb.

PlanEat Protein Poppers are ready-to-eat snack bites made with 41% texturised mealworm protein, blended with a number of carefully selected vegan meat flavourings, yeast extracts, binding agents, water and oil to create the succulent, soft core. The product is coated in a gluten-free pea crumb and seasoned with a mild and smoky BBQ flavour. PlanEat Protein Poppers are air fried to create a crisp and golden coating and can be eaten either hot or cold.

Categories : Meat product.
Preservation methods : Fresh.
Population targets : Adult. Intolerant (gluten, lactose, egg …).
Components : Insects.
Consumer timeframes : Aperitive and savoury snack.
Innovations : Main component. Concept.







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