Chunk Foods launches industry’s ‘largest slab’ of plant-based meat

Chunk Foods has unveiled two new alt-meat innovations, including what it claims is the market’s ‘largest ever’ slab of plant-based meat.

The company, which develops plant-based whole cuts designed to mimic the taste and texture of traditional meat, showcased its two new offerings at the National Restaurant Association Show this week.

‘Chunk Cubes’ and ‘Chunk Slabs’ aim to provide easier solutions for foodservice establishments to serve plant-based meat within their dishes. The new ‘Slab’ can provide a meat-free alternative to briskets and salami, suitable for smoking, grilling and carving. It weighs more than three pounds.

Meanwhile, ‘Cubes’ are specifically tailored toward fast-casual establishments and can be prepared in standard prep methods such as griddles, microwaves, sous vide and convection ovens. They were created using the same technology and clean label ingredients as Chunk’s existing offerings, developed to provide a protein topping addition for dishes such as salad bowls.

Chunk’s products are made with its proprietary fermentation technology, developed to enable plant-based whole cuts that look, cook and taste like beef. They can provide a 1:1 replacement on a menu without the need for additional training or new cooking processes. The products are pre-portioned and vacuum-packed for easy preparation.