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What Is Plant-Based?
Plant-based refers to a diet or foods centered on plant-derived ingredients. Unlike full veganism, it does not necessarily eliminate all animal products, and it includes a lifestyle of raising the ratio of plant-based foods while refraining from meat, dairy, and the like.
In the food industry, as "plant-based food," soy meat, oat milk, and plant-derived protein drinks are representative. From the standpoints of health-consciousness, environmental consideration, and animal welfare, it is rapidly drawing attention.
Characteristics and Background of Plant-Based
Affinity with health-consciousness: readily chosen as a means of preventing lifestyle-related diseases and managing weight
Reducing environmental impact: greatly curbs greenhouse gases and water-resource use compared with livestock farming
Diverse food development: categories are expanding—plant milk, alternative meat, plant-based sweets, and more
International trend: plant-based products are surging at restaurants and supermarkets in the West, and the market is expanding in Japan too
The difference from vegan: it doesn't require a religious or ethical background, making it more flexible and easy to adopt
Examples of Plant-Based Use at Agriture
Developing plant-based-compatible OEM ingredients making use of vegetable powder and dried vegetables
Proposing sugar-free snack products using domestically grown dried fruit
Using plant-based ingredients in the pet food market (mixed ingredients of vegetable powder and dried vegetables)
Planning and providing plant-based products as environmentally conscious gifts and novelties
Related keywords
Plant-based food
Alternative meat
Vegan food
Oat milk
Sustainable food
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FAQ
Q1. What's the difference between plant-based and vegan?
A. Vegan is full veganism that takes in no animal-derived food whatsoever, while plant-based doesn't necessarily eliminate it fully—it's a flexible style of incorporating mainly plant-based foods.
Q2. Is the market for plant-based food expanding?
A. Yes. It's rapidly growing, especially in the West, and within Japan too, products are increasing at supermarkets and restaurant chains.
Q3. Can I do plant-based products via OEM at Agriture?
A. Yes. Making use of dried vegetables, vegetable powder, sugar-free dried fruit, and more, we can provide plant-based-compatible OEM ingredients.
