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Pea tofu, promising new superfood

More and more people are looking for the best products to keep the line. For this reason, many companies are developing new variants that meet this maxim and, in addition, unconditionally respect the environment. Proof of this is the new pea tofu created by the British startup Peafu. It is a product with very good taste and a versatility worthy of admiration. Without forgetting that it is highly recommended for all age groups due to its high content of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Although, at least for the moment, it is not available on the market. Do you want to discover everything about this innovative product?

What is pea tofu?

Popularly this product is known as Tofu since it is usually made with this legume. And it is obtained, specifically, from the milk of said legume. In addition, it cannot be forgotten that it is a product with a lot of history. This is so because there are those who claim that it was prepared for the first time ago more than 2.000 years in various regions of China. And, it was from that moment, when its consumption began to spread around the world.

Although you have been able to verify that tofu is normally produced with soy, the Peafu startup has been able to give a full turn to the product. This new pea tofu is obtained with the variant yellow which is locally produced. Which is chosen by his high nutritional value and for being an ingredient that is produced throughout the country without any problem. In this way, the company has achieved that the development of small national commerce increase in a stratospheric way.

 

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Positive nutritional benefits

The founder of the company himself, Tor kemp, has stated in several interviews that the pea tofu is a vegetable source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Without neglecting the inclusion of very valuable elements such as vitamin B, phytonutrients or phosphorus. It has even confirmed that this product is capable of making available to the consumer a versatility that few foods offer and a magnificent taste in all the recipes where it is going to be incorporated. However, he adds that each client must check the quality of the food and render your verdict.

The company itself has carried out a series of market investigations that show the high growth rate who has the pea in the market. On the other hand, tofu is the third category fastest growing in terms of alternatives to meat is concerned, so it can be a great opportunity for those who want to change their eating habits. It is about accommodating in many recipes a product that is not only going to be good for your health, but for the environment, in general.

Pea tofu
Pea tofu. Source: chefplus.es

Pea tofu is suitable for everyone

This new pea tofu is directed to all kinds of consumers. Included vegans and flexitarians which are those people who have flexibility in the way of adapting their diet to vegetarian products. In addition, anyone who wants reduce meat consumption you should take this option as the ideal one. Well, it is, without a doubt, a rich food with a great nutritional variety, as we have already mentioned before. And it is that, Peafu's own studies have determined that almost 100% of the people framed in this sector of the society want, at least to taste, this food.

Even as part of the environmental respect characteristic of this company, it is a crop that contributes to fix nitrogen in the soil and is ideal to introduce into crop rotation, which helps to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers. All these favorable data lead to great growth potential. And it is that, as the main data that gives it an advantage over soy tofu is that it depends on the import, so it generates carbon footprint. While the pea is made with local ingredients.

Pea tofu
Pea tofu. Source: peafu.co.uk

Next release on the market

For the moment, and in the absence of confirmation, the pea tofu will not be in the retail and foodservice channel until next year. Although, it will only occur if the company obtains, at least, 170.000 euros of investment. However, Peafu's forecasts are very optimistic and it considers that within a few years of its launch on the market, it will obtain the necessary benefits to last over time.

Would you be interested in trying this new pea tofu? It will be one of the star novelties of the vegan market if everything goes the expected way. A variant of the most common white color to opt for a green power.

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