Beleaf Plantery™

A sustainable, versatile, and unique fat system to replace dairy fat. Winner of the 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Award in the Dairy Alternative category.



A Plant-Based Fat System that Matches the Sensory Experience of Dairy Fat

The rising demand for sustainable food products has spurred significant interest in dairy alternatives among food manufacturers and bakers seeking to lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, finding alternatives that match the taste and functionality of traditional dairy remains a challenge.

A core ingredient in dairy-based products is anhydrous milk fat (AMF). It is used in sweet as well as savory products like butter spreads and creams, fillings in bakery and confectionary products, breakfast cereals, snacks, soups, and sauce delivering a rich flavor, creaminess, and unique texture. AMF can be used in a liquid form which makes it easier to mix with, and meter into other fats and food ingredients compared to butter.

The taste, versatility and functionality of dairy fat combined with its processing convenience make it hard to replace it with a fully plant-based alternative. With our extensive expertise in oil and fat functionalities in food applications, Bunge has succeeded in developing a unique fat system to replace dairy fat: Beleaf Plantery. A versatile plant-based fat system based on a blend of fats and oils with different melting profiles, matching the melting behavior, texture and mouthfeel of AMF, which enables food manufacturers to deliver plant-based foods that have the same sensory experience as dairy-based products. 

 

Why Beleaf Plantery?

  • Same melting behavior
  • Same texture
  • Same mouthfeel
  • Reduced GHG emissions
  • Easy integration
  • Cost-efficient

Compared to dairy fat

Beleaf Plantery: Matches Dairy Fat in Key Attributes

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A Carbon Friendly Alternative

Beleaf Plantery also offers opportunities for food manufacturers to reduce their CO2 footprint. 

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Beleaf PlantBetter™
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Empowering the Women of Shea

Shea is one of the key ingredients in Beleaf Plantery. For over 50 years, Bunge has played a leading role in the sourcing and processing of shea as an important raw material. We believe that the key to building a better tomorrow for shea communities is by being deeply invested in their growth and prosperity. This belief is what brought our Shea Sustainability program 'Where Life Grows' to life. It aims to empower shea collecting women and future generations, create socio-economic value in their communities, and conserve and regenerate the shea landscape in the region.

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