Plant-Based Food Laboratory Testing and Analysis

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Plant-based food is a class of foods that primarily substitutes sustainable plant-based protein sources where animal proteins such as meat, eggs or dairy products would traditionally be used. Through the use of common plant-based staples such as tofu, beans, grains, vegetables and flours as well as more innovative ingredients such as algae and mycoproteins, these foods are meant to match the taste, texture, color, and nutritional profile of specific types of meat, cheeses, milk, eggs, butter, yogurt and more. Companies that identify specific plant-based food and beverage ingredients and influence consumer trends stand to benefit, because this market is set to continue growing.

In all regions of the world, the trend toward plant-based food is driven by concerns about health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. To meet health concerns in plant-based food development, it is vital to ensure that products meet local labeling standards and that nutrition content as stated on packaging is correct. Therefore, quality control and analyses of plant-based food is especially important for individuals seeking to consume dairy or meat alternatives for health reasons. The desire to generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions may also drive plant-based food analysis, as certain consumers want to be sure that the foods they choose are produced using fewer resources (i.e., less energy, water, and land).
 

Plant-Based Food and Beverages

METTLER TOLEDO has a portfolio of laboratory instruments that are designed to assist you across the lifecycle of plant-based food and beverage development as you seek to meet these demands. Our products support you with plant-based ingredient analysis and formulation from the lab to the production floor, helping you with the accurate evaluation of raw materials and novel ingredients including the quantification of individual nutrients for labeling accuracy.

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