GoodMills Innovation has expanded its portfolio to take in VITATEX® Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro, a robust, clean-label texturate for products with a pronounced fibre and layer structure and a long-lasting bite. The co-texturisation of wheat and fava bean protein promotes amino acid cross-linking, which enables the creation of particularly convincing meat-like alternatives. This makes the flakes ideal for applications such as pulled meat, barbecue skewers or sliced meat.
Complex protein networks for authentic texture
The co-extrusion of wheat gluten and fava bean protein distinguishes VITATEX® Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro from conventional texturates as Antje Dittrich, Application Manager Plant-Based at GoodMills Innovation, explains: “While limited cross-linking occurs when proteins are individually textured and then blended, the co-extrusion process incites strong cross-linking activity that results in a stable, cohesive structure with distinct layers and a long-lasting bite. This technology allows us to achieve a meat-like structure, which is ideal for products where bite and mouthfeel are key to enjoyment.”
New premium applications
Thanks to its robust, multi-layer structure, VITATEX® Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro is ideal for pulled meat concepts such as pulled chicken, pork or beef, as well as grilled products such as skewers or sliced meat. The coarse granulation of the flakes allows for easy handling and further processing after a short soaking time.
Easy industrial processing
VITATEX® Wheat Fava Flakes SVP Pro has a high water absorption capacity (up to 1.9 times water absorption) and remains stable under mechanical stress. It resists shearing forces during the production process and retains its fibrous structure even after frying, boiling, cooking in convection ovens, defrosting or deep-frying. It also retains its structure during pasteurisation and sterilisation processes, making it a reliable solution for industrial processing.
The light texture is easy to colour if required and absorbs flavours well. There are also fewer off-notes with VITATEX® Wheat Flakes SVP Pro than with pea protein-based products.
Complete amino acid profile
The combination of wheat gluten and fava bean protein provides a nutritious protein source with an optimised amino acid profile, as the fava bean compensates for the low levels of lysine in the wheat component. At the 
same time, the wheat content ensures better availability of methionine – offering a clear advantage over pure legume proteins. In addition, fava beans are grown regionally, enabling sustainable sourcing within Europe.
Texture as unique selling propositions
The growing demand for tasty and appealing meat alternatives requires innovative solutions that are also efficient in production. With VITATEX® Wheat Flakes SVP Pro, GoodMills Innovation has conceived an approach that addresses this need. With its stable, layered structure, authentic texture and exceptional nutritional profile, this solution offers a route to elevating the quality of meat-free applications to a new level. It is also clean label, GMO-free and sourced from EU-certified raw materials, making it a trusted choice for manufacturers who value transparency and quality.
