But there is a rising star on the alternative protein scene—a versatile platform that is simultaneously familiar and well established yet completely underexplored and untapped for its true potential within the alternative protein sector. Microbial fermentation can create a novel center-of-plate experience as a standalone ingredient or provide a functional or sensory boost so subtle that the consumer may be oblivious to its behind-the-scenes magic. The adaptability of fermentation enables it to play across virtually the whole alternative protein landscape, expanding product categories in unique ways while also empowering plant-based and cell-cultivated approaches to meet consumer expectations for taste, price, and accessibility.
Source: Tiny Organisms, Huge Potential – IFT.org