Cosun Protein is committed to creating next generation plant-based proteins that change the development of plant-based products. We actively contribute to the protein transition by supplying the industry with high-quality plant-based protein ingredients that are as good, if not better than, products based on animal-derived proteins.
Our first commercial protein, called Tendra®, is known for its unique properties in the areas of taste and functionality. Tendra® is introduced in 2022 and is a game-changing product that is the result of our proprietary extraction technology. For you as a user that means a flavour and aroma neutral plant protein with exceptional high functionality that exceeds industry standards. As a result, Tendra®can enable you to generate high quality plant-based food products which stand out in the market place. At Cosun Protein we aim to partner with food producing companies to create better tasting, more sustainable and healthier, food products.
Cosun Protein is part of Royal Cosun an international agricultural cooperative, owned by 8.400 growers. Cosun’s mission is to unlock the full potential of plants.
Our Tendra® product was developed specifically to meet these demands. We believe that products that are healthy, sustainable and ethical - but which do not sacrifice flavor – have the best chance of success on the supermarket shelf.
Tendra® is a protein isolate, sourced from the fava bean. The crops used to produce Tendra® are cultivated in Europe, are GMO free, and grown in a climate-friendly way with limited water use. Fava bean plants are also powerful nitrogen fixers - once they have flowered and produced beans, they release nitrogen back into the soil. This makes them the ideal crop for sustainable ingredient production.
