Neggst Foods plant-based egg alternatives for the catering industry and retail

More and more businesses are turning to plant-based alternatives to animal products. One manufacturer is presenting a whole product line of vegan egg alternatives – from liquid “raw eggs” and poached varieties to ready-made patties and bites. The aim is to offer easy-to-use solutions for the catering industry and, in future, for the retail sector.

Egg alternatives based on pea protein, field beans, and sweet potatoes

The product range includes four variants: plant-based patties, small bites, poached eggs, and raw eggs. They are based on pea protein, field bean protein, sweet potatoes, and sunflower or rapeseed oil. The ingredients are supplemented with fiber, which ensures a balanced texture and a natural mouthfeel. The products are cholesterol-free, high in fiber, and very close to the taste of a classic chicken egg. Different recipes and natural flavors replicate the typical nuances of boiled, fried, or raw eggs.

Animal welfare as a key motivation

The development of plant-based egg alternatives is based on reducing environmental impact and creating alternatives that do not cause animal suffering. Water consumption in conventional egg production is enormous—around 200 liters of water are needed for a single egg, from raising the poultry to the finished product. In addition, only a small proportion of chickens are raised organically. The majority are kept in conditions that are neither sustainable nor species-appropriate.

Neggst Foods are easy to use in catering and food service

The products are frozen and therefore ready for immediate use. Kitchen staff simply need to heat them in the oven, pan, or combi steamer – they are ready to serve in just a few minutes. This ease of use makes the egg alternatives particularly suitable for professional use in restaurants and canteens.

Egg alternatives in retail through consumer education

The range is currently aimed at the catering industry, but there are also plans to enter the retail market in the long term. The category of plant-based egg alternatives is still in its infancy in Germany. Many consumers are still largely unaware that there are wholesome plant-based egg products that can be used in a similar way to chicken eggs. The manufacturer's goal is to raise awareness through the catering industry and corresponding recipes, so that it can later enter the retail market with greater recognition and understanding.