Quest is developing versatile ingredients that serve multiple markets — with a primary focus on alternative proteins, including plant-based foods, cultivated meat and nutraceuticals.
What is cultivated meat?
Step 1
Small samples of tissue are taken from an animal. These tissues contain stem cells that have the ability to replicate.
Step 2
After isolating stem cells from the tissue, they are placed in a safe and controlled cell culture environment.
Step 3
These animal stem cells are provided with nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins and fats, promoting the cells to divide and grow.
Step 4
When enough cells have been produced, they can be matured into meat cells. They are then processed into burgers, sausages, mince or nuggets for a delicious, guilt-free experience.
What are Nutraceuticals?
The definition
Nutraceuticals are food-based products with added health benefits, ranging from functional foods to supplements. They sit at the intersection of nutrition and pharmaceuticals.
Why they matter
Healthy options aren’t always easy to access, leaving many people short of their nutrition goals. Nutraceuticals deliver targeted health benefits in convenient formats.
Examples
– Probiotics and concentrated dietary fibre for gut health.
– Protein powders for muscle growth.