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September 14, 2026 · Daily Digest

Cleaning Up Plant-Based Meats

Cleaning Up Plant-Based Meats

The plant-based meat sector is exploring clean-label alternatives to move away from its ultra-processed reputation.

Plant-based meat products are frequently linked to ultra-processed foods due to their reliance on various additives. However, the industry is now looking closer at how to refine these ingredients to better meet consumer demands for simplicity.

According to FoodNavigator Europe, many of the additives currently used are already clean label, while others can be replaced with more natural alternatives to improve the overall profile of the products.

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