CHILE | Nestlé is committed to developing affordable foods and beverages that include nutritious plant-based proteins, helping people achieve adequate and balanced diets.
In line with this, Nestlé has developed Maggi Rindecarne—a tasty, plant-based meat alternative. The mix of soy and spices allows consumers to prepare a dish combining meat and plant-based proteins, doubling the amount of servings at an affordable price.
When Maggi Rindecarne is added to minced meat, the prepared dish retains its nutritional value without compromising taste. It is versatile and customisable and can prepare all minced meat-top dishes. Maggi's first meat extender is currently available in Chile.
"Our team of experts and chefs developed a tailored solution that brings an equivalent amount of protein affordably to consumers in Latin America. Our innovation ensures that mincemeat's familiar taste and texture is shelf-stable and easy to use," said Swen Rabe, Head of Nestlé's Product and Technology Center for Food.
This latest innovation was built on Nestlé's approach to developing solutions that combine animal and plant-based ingredients, maximising nutrition, affordability, and sustainability. It followed the pilot launch of a shelf-stable, plant-based protein blend in 2022, developed to complement egg dishes in a nutritious and affordable way in Latin America.
For Central and West Africa, Nestlé developed an affordable and nutritious beverage solution combining milk and locally sourced soy.
Nestlé's efforts to expand its food range include recent launches, such as the affordable Maggi Soya Chunks or Maggi Veg. Both offer meat-alternative options to cater to consumers' evolving dietary preferences.
