UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  

Side dish

ECOTROPHELIA UNITED KINGDOM 2025 - BRONZE

Rescue Nests

UNITED KINGDOM - 2025

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Dehydrated vegan tagliatelle nests crafted from surplus bread and durum wheat semolina, coloured by a blend of vegetables, supplemented with and vital wheat gluten.

Our product gives the pantry staple pasta an eco-innovative twist by incorporating upcycled flour valorised from surplus bread waste. Bread is sourced from local sandwich manufacturers and is dehydrated both for ease of processing and to increase shelf life. Bread makes up 50% of the dry ingredients of our product, with 40% being durum wheat semolina and 10% being vital wheat gluten. This is added to increase the native gluten content, improve texture and increase protein content. The pasta is coloured using surplus vegetables sourced from local farms to add a premium visual element. Sourcing locally helps to reduce waste and raw material costs. We have two ranges: Radiant Roots and Garden Greens. Radiant Roots is made from a blend of rescued root vegetables such as beetroot and carrots. Garden Greens is sustainably crafted from a variety of leafy greens and herbs such as kale and spinach. Our product is vegan, high in protein (17g per serving) and a source of fibre. Packaging is comprised of a recyclable paper bag and a compostable clear film window.