Plant based ingredients for ready meals include oat, rice, malt and hemp references with different compositional and sensory properties. MAK Food Company supplies ingredients for professional development of sauces, desserts and other prepared components, with selection guided by concentration, documented sugar profile, flavour, colour and behaviour in the complete recipe.
Plant based ingredients for ready meals should be selected for a defined role within the finished formulation. Oat, rice, malt and hemp references differ in composition, flavour, colour and physical properties. Their suitability for a sauce, dessert or other prepared component needs assessment against the sensory brief and manufacturing process.
MAK Food Company supports comparison of concentration, documented sugar profile, viscosity and other specified characteristics. Malt references and oat or rice concentrates contribute differently to a recipe and require individual qualification. The selected ingredient should be evaluated alongside the proteins, fats, stabilising systems and other components used in the formulation.
Development trials should assess mixing, dilution where applicable, texture, dispersion and separation after production and during storage. Include reheating and freezing or thawing where relevant to the product. Any plant based or allergen-related statement must reflect the exact documentation and complete meal. Confirm the selected grade, packaging, handling requirements, storage conditions and shelf life.