Faux burgers, chicken, eggs and all kinds of animal products are being made to satisfy the market of people who don’t want to eat food that comes from animals, and now there is vegetarian shrimp available made without the use of actual sea creatures. Located in California’s Bay Area, New Wave Foods is currently developing a plant-based shrimp that mimics the taste, texture and nutritional value of the real thing. One primary ingredient is a strain of algae common to the shrimp diet, which gives them their color and flavor. The company aims to win over the growing market of seafood-eaters who are concerned about sustainability and health, as well as make a dent in the overall seafood demand to help curb overfishing.
A healthier and more sustainable shrimp—made of algae, not shrimp
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