Cargill logo

Cargill

Last updated January 31, 2026
36
Innovation Areas
803
Inventors
20
Collaborations

Modified starch lipid structuring: CargillRecent Research Landscape

Texture inconsistencies in plant-based proteins lead to poor mouthfeel and consumer rejection. Engineering specific starch-based structural matrices stabilizes the moisture-to-fat ratio to mimic animal tissue density.

What technical problems is Cargill addressing in Modified starch lipid structuring?

Animal fat sensory deficiency

(10)evidences

Plant-based lipids lack the structural integrity and mouthfeel of animal fats in meat and cheese analogs. Resolving this deficiency ensures product cohesion and sensory equivalence to traditional proteins.

Unrealistic meat substitute appearance

(1)evidences

Plant-based meat alternatives lack the natural visual transition and color profile of animal myoglobin. Achieving authentic thermal color transformation improves consumer sensory acceptance.