Daily Mail tests vegan 'meat' made from sunflower flour

"If you think vegan burgers and sausages lack flavour, an unlikely ingredient could change your mind. Sunflower flour is emerging as a promising new option for meat substitutes. This sustainable, healthy, nutrient-packed ingredient is 'surprisingly meat-like' and makes excellent burgers that are fast to prepare and cook. And scientists in Brazil believe it could be the thing to finally push meat-lovers over to a plant-based lifestyle."

"'Sunflower meal, as a food ingredient, has potential for a sustainable food system,' say the experts from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo, Brazil. 'High content of monounsaturated fatty acids and minerals contributes to a healthier diet.' While sunflower flour is not new, modern health-conscious consumers are only just realizing its dietary benefits. I had a go at the experts' recipe for burgers in my own kitchen - and was pleasantly surprised."

Sunflower flour, produced by grinding sunflower seeds, provides a nutrient-dense, sustainable ingredient with high monounsaturated fatty acids and minerals that support healthier diets. The flour yields a 'surprisingly meat-like' texture and can produce flavourful, quick-to-prepare burgers and other meat substitutes when combined with herbs, spices, tomato, oil, and water. Availability is currently limited in some high-street markets, though niche suppliers in regions with abundant sunflower crops supply it. Growing consumer awareness among health-conscious shoppers is increasing uptake. The ingredient's environmental and nutritional profile positions it as a promising option to broaden plant-based choices and appeal to meat-eating consumers.

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