Atlast Food Co plans small-scale launch of ‘best in class’ meatless bacon from mushroom mycelium
While most meatless bacon uses soy and/or wheat protein, grows mushroom mycelium in trays via solid state fermentation to create ‘meaty’ fiber- and protein-rich slabs in a matter of days that can be cut and sliced into multiple shapes. A spinoff from Ecovative, which uses mycelium in packaging, textiles, skincare and apparel, Atlast is raising money for a Series A round, director of marketing Andy Bass told FoodNavigator-USA. “Right now we’re incubated […]