RAW MATERIALS
Seasoning Method
What is plant-based meat seasoned with?
《Herbs and Spices》-Seasoning
Spice is a substance that can be smelled or tasted, and is an important raw material in the seasoning preparation process. We only use plant spices for seasoning.
Plant spices are essential oils and balsams made from flowers, branches, leaves, grass, roots, skins, stems, seeds or fruits of aromatic plants through steam distillation, extraction, pressing and other methods. For example: turmeric, lemongrass, thyme, pizza grass, rosemary, parsley, basil, fennel, cinnamon, white pepper, vegetable and fruit seasoning powder, etc.

What does plant meat use to regulate qi?
Plant essence-Qi-regulating
Plant-based meat flavor, also known as blended spices, is a mixture of two or more spices that is artificially blended. Yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, spices, amino acids, etc. are compounded in the right combination and proportion to create a vegetarian flavor with a meaty flavor and taste.
The main feature is that it does not contain any animal ingredients , but has a realistic meaty aroma and taste, which can significantly improve the aroma, fragrance and meatiness of food.
What is used to color plant meat?
《Plant-based food additives》-coloring
In the pursuit of natural and healthy diets, plant-based food additives are favored for their safety and nutritional value. Natural carotene, beetroot red and capsicum red are representative natural pigments that not only give food vivid colors, but also bring multiple health benefits.
Natural carotene is extracted from fruits and vegetables such as carrots and pumpkins, and has a bright orange-yellow hue. It is not only a precursor of vitamin A, which helps protect the eyes and resist oxidation, but is also widely used in beverages, baked goods and dairy products, adding a natural and vibrant visual effect to the products.
Beetanin is derived from red beetroot and has a unique purple-red color, strong stability and good water solubility. Its natural ingredient betanin has antioxidant properties and is often used to color ice cream, jam and yogurt, which not only meets consumers' expectations for "clean labels" but also gives food a soft and natural beauty.
Capsanthin is extracted from red peppers. It is rich in capsanthin and capsorubin, and has a rich orange-red color.
Its resistance to high temperatures and light makes it an ideal choice for condiments, meat products and puffed foods, while retaining some of the nutrients in the pepper, combining color and health.

What are food additives?
Food additives: According to the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", food additives refer to artificial or natural substances added to food to improve food quality and color, aroma and taste, as well as for the needs of preservation, freshness and processing technology, including nutritional enhancers.
Function: Improve quality, extend shelf life, enrich varieties, facilitate processing, etc.
The food additives added by our company are in compliance with GB2760 Food Additives Usage Specifications, and the vast majority of the additives used can be added to various types of food. They are safe and will not cause harm to human health.
Hongchang strictly controls the use of additives
Vegetarian and Vegefarm Bio-Tech(Suzhou) Co., Ltd's food additive management process:
1. Use natural, plant-based food additives, especially spices
2. Supplier management (business license, production license, third-party test report, etc.)
3. Incoming material acceptance
4. Check GB2760 food additive usage specifications to ensure that the amount and range of use are within the standard range.
5. Use records: Record the use of each material (strictly in accordance with GB2760 food additives usage regulations)
6. Form a complete traceability chain to achieve a balance of added materials and ensure the rational use of additives
