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    Asia puts twist on alternative meats

    Demand for plant-based meat alternatives is still nascent in Asia, but it's revving up

    Published:  March 23, 2020 07:21 AFP  and  Compiled by Karishma Nandkeolyar
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    Demand for plant-based meat alternatives is still nascent in Asia, but is nevertheless rising by about 30 per cent annually and is particularly strong in developed markets such as South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore, industry players say. "We do see that there is a growing environmental consciousness among consumers around the world - and that's not different in Asia," said Andre Menezes of Country Foods, which distributes products made by US alternative meat outfit Impossible Foods in Singapore. Image Credit: AFP
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    Meat consumption is an environmental threat as cattle produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while logging forests, which take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, to make way for animals destroys natural barriers to climate change, environmentalists warn. Eating seafood meanwhile can deplete already under-pressure fish stocks. Image Credit: AFP
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    US alternative meat titans have already seen the opportunity in Asia, with Impossible Foods seeking to establish a presence in China and rival Beyond Meat, which makes plant-based burgers, planning to open a production facility in the region. But they face competition from local startups, who are thinking beyond simply making faux burgers, and may be better in tune with what consumers want in a diverse region that is fiercely proud of its culinary traditions. They are planning products ranging from Chinese-style steamed dumplings filled with fake meat made from jackfruit - a yellow, chewy tropical fruit - to imitation crab and fish balls, a processed seafood snack popular across Asia. Image Credit: AFP
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    From lab-grown "seafood" to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of meat, rising demand for sustainable meat alternatives in Asia is spawning creative products to appeal to local palates. Meat and seafood consumption in Asia is projected to soar, fuelled by growing middle classes in booming economies, but green groups warn of the environmental damage such a trend could bring. Image Credit: AFP
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    Startup Karana is behind the jackfruit dumpings, which it plans to launch this year, and is also developing buns filled with imitation barbecue pork to mimic a mainstay of "dim sum" restaurants - where customers choose from an array of small dishes. Company co-founder Blair Crichton hopes to create familiar products that can win over meat eaters. "We're not necessarily going to be promoting that it's jackfruit... it's about packaging it in a way that is familiar to consumers," he told AFP. Image Credit: AFP
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    Beyond burgers: Asia puts twist on alternative meats
    Singapore-based startup Sophie's BioNutrients is working with scientists at a local university to grow microalgae in nutrient-rich soybean residue, a waste product from the food processing industry. They plan to convert the algae to protein powder, which will then be used to make imitation seafood products, such as fish balls and crab. The process does not deplete seafood stocks or cause environmental damage, which traditional fishing can. Image Credit: AFP

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