The plant-based food category continues to gain traction, but faces sensory roadblocks, namely a lack of depth in taste, undesirable off-notes, and mouthfeel challenges, which can undermine repeat purchases. Biospringer by Lesaffre is responding to these challenges with its yeast-derived fermentation ingredients. These ingredients go beyond flavor masking to build the overall taste and texture of plant-based products, while helping manufacturers align with consumer expectations for clean labels and natural ingredients. Cracking the plant-based taste code is increasingly critical for manufacturers. Nearly 44% of global consumers say they want improved flavor in plant-based products, according to Innova Market Insights. In the US, consumer adoption of plant-based meat alternatives weakened last year, with a study finding nearly 46% of consumers were not making repeat purchases due to “taste dissatisfaction.” Yeast‑based ingredients and fermentation‑derived solutions are among the ...