Nexus: Formulating affordable and sustainable plant-based egg alternatives for baked foods
15 Aug 2024 | Nexus
Nexus, Palsgaard’s specialized R,D&I sister company, aims to replace 10% of the eggs used globally as ingredients in baked goods, dressings, desserts and ready meals. Claus Hviid Christensen, CEO of Nexus, discusses the challenges in emulating eggs’ multiple functionalities like emulsification and foaming, which the company aims to achieve through plant-based ingredients. He also spotlights the ingredient’s role in sustainability and animal welfare.