K-Food Newsletter

Plant-Based Meat Specialist INTAKE
Date
2024-04-22 15:03:01
Hit
49
Email
d-n@daum.net

In 2022, Intake Co., Ltd. was awarded a government research project titled "Technology Development and Industrialization for Pork-Like Plant-Based Food Production", which would run for two years and nine months until 2024. Seoul National University, Kyonggi University and Ewha Womans University are collaborating on this project. As a result of this initiative, pork substitutes using plant-based proteins have been developed in the form of raw meat, such as pork belly and pork neck, with a structure that mimics the muscle and fat layers characteristic of pork.

 


INTAKE's vision is to research and develop innovative alternative foods based on food technology to replace conventional food sources consumed by humans. Founded by food engineers from Seoul National University, the company aims to revolutionize the food industry. INTAKE is a leading alternative foodtech company that produces vegetable nuggets and meatballs using alternative meat mixed with peas and chickpeas. It aims at reducing environmental costs of food system through substituting environmentally-expensive resources such as animal protein and sugar.

 


INTAKE's flagship product, the INNOCENT Plant-Based Chicken Breast Cube, offers consumers a 100% plant-based option to replace protein typically consumed through meat or eggs, promoting a healthier diet. It features a balanced blend of 18 amino acids, including essential amino acids that must be obtained from food as they are not naturally synthesized in the human body. As of February 2023, Intake's total sales, including egg and meat substitutes and protein-based vegan foods, reached approximately USD 16 million. The company currently exports its products to more than 20 countries worldwide, including Canada, the United States, Germany, the Czech Republic, Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Taiwan, Vietnam, Mongolia and China.

 


INTAKE's ready-to-eat plant-based meal brand, INNOCENT, is dedicated to offering delicious and healthy products. The brand's primary goal is to provide consumers with enjoyable meals while encouraging a more nutritious diet. It strives to promote a sustainable food culture and consumption habits, taking into account climate change, natural resource limitations and animal welfare. The brand places a high value on health and a sustainable environment. INNOCENT has five product lines: "Sugarlolo", "Meals Bullet-Proof" for health-conscious consumers, "Dr. Nuts", "99-Calorie Chips" and "Vital Water" for nutritious snack and beverages. They also offer "MEALS", "Morning Porridge" and "Slow Restaurant" for health-conscious alternative meals, and "INTAKE Nutritio" for functional health foods. They provide "MUSE·HABIT" offerings for inner beauty health products.

 

'Plant-Based Meat Specialist INTAKE' 저작물은 "공공누리 2유형 출처표시 + 상업적 이용금지" 조건에 따라 이용할 수 있습니다.