What is it?
Versaterra™ is a highly versatile, clean-label, plant-based protein made from simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. It delivers a neutral flavor, light color, and satisfying, customizable texture—making it a craveable, culinary canvas that’s ready for any application.
What’s it for?
Created for Protein & Alternative Protein Processors, Food Manufacturers, Retailers, Quick Serve Restaurants, and Foodservice Operators who want to offer a versatile, easy-to-use, craveable, and nutritious plant-based protein to serve flexitarian consumers seeking healthier options.
- Versatile Applications – Performs across formats and cuisines, from plant-based tacos and stir-fry to breakfast sausage, crab cakes, pot pies, and more.
- Nutrient-Dense – An excellent source of protein and a good source of fiber, with low fat and sodium free.
- Sustainable eating –Made for chefs, developers, and conscious consumers seeking plant-based options aligned with regenerative agriculture practices, which may support lower-impact supply chains.
- Culinary Flexibility – Neutral base that adapts to any prep method, daypart, or regional flavor profile, compatible with other Griffith Foods flavor solutions.
How does it work?
- Neutral Flavor & Light Color – A blank canvas that delivers the full punch of any Griffith Foods seasoning, sauce or coating system.
- Satisfying, Customizable Texture – Holds its structure and adapts to any dish satisfying bite, and can be softened or firmed based on prep method.
- Convenient & Scalable – Shelf-stable format is easy to store, prep, and scale. Just hydrate, season, and cook
How is it different?
- Simplified Formulation – Made with simple plant-based ingredients. No additives. No fillers.
- Clean & Adaptable – Non-GMO compliant, allergen-friendly (“Big 9” source), and chef-ready across formats and cuisines
- Regenerative by Design – Formulated with pulses and legumes, which are widely recognized for requiring fewer agricultural inputs like water and synthetic fertilizer. (Sources: FAO, WWF, academic LCA studies)
Benefits
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Versatile across multiple applications
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Clean label
Plant-based Flavor Solutions
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Excellent source of protein
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Compatible with other Griffith Foods flavor solutions
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Low in fat and sodium free
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Allergen-friendly and non-GMO (Big 9 allergens)
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Easy to store, prep, and scale for foodservice or retail
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No refrigeration required pre-prep
Plant-based ingredients
Plant-based Beef Replacement
Stir fry, Wraps, Salads, Tacos
Plant-based Chicken Replacement
Sandwiches, Salads, Wraps, Pot Pie
Plant-based Seafood Replacement
Salads, Crab cakes, Lobster rolls
Plant-based Pork Replacement
Pulled pork, Ribblets
Frequently Asked Questions
Product & Ingredients
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It’s made from three simple plant-based ingredients: including pulses and vegetables.
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Versaterra is allergen-friendly and free from the Big 9 common allergens including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, soy, wheat, sesame, mustard, and sulphite.
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It is Non-GMO.
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No, however organic certification and custom formulations are available, based on demand.
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The combination of pulses and vegetables, using our proprietary extrusion technology.
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Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, such as lentils, dry peas, chickpeas, and various beans.
Nutrition & Health
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17g *27% DV conditional on additional hydration and seasoning/ sauces used.
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Yes, it is low in fat, contains no saturated fat, and is low in sodium, making it suitable for health-conscious diets.
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It’s vegan and plant-based.
Usage & Preparation
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It’s shelf-stable and easy to prepare—simply hydrate, season, and cook.
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The shelf life is at 12+ months at ambient temperatures, and non-hydrated.
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Hydrated products can be refrigerated, vacuum-packed, or frozen depending on preparation:
- Refrigerated/vacuumed as well as slacked hydrated CPS products, have a 7-day shelf life (SL) for ready-to-eat (RTE) and 14 days for ready-to-cook (RTC).
- Cooked & refrigerated hydrated CPS products have a 14-day shelf life (SL) for RTE and 21 days for RTC.
- Frozen shelf life of 12 months+.
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It works well in tacos, stir fry, breakfast sausage, sandwiches, pulled pork, pizza toppings, and more.
Sustainability & Sourcing
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Versaterra is formulated with pulses and vegetables, which are widely recognized for requiring fewer agricultural inputs like water and synthetic fertilizers.
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US and Canada
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While not based on a full lifecycle assessment, the ingredients used may support more resource-efficient, lower-impact supply chains.
Taste & Experience
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No, the flavour, as is, is very neutral and provides a blank canvas. Seasonings or sauces can be added to simulate meat-like taste, if desired.
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It offers a satisfying bite, shredability and good moisture retention, which can mimic a variety of meat or seafood textures.
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Versaterra can be cooked at high heat (deep fry, pan fry, wok fry) and will develop a rich, golden-brown exterior with appealing caramelized edges—mimicking the savory sear of traditional meats while enhancing flavor and visual appeal.
Format & Availability
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Designed for chefs and product developers, Versaterra can be hydrated back of house, or further processed by manufacturers.
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Versaterra is not available pre-seasoned, however can be combined with Griffth Food’s seasonings, sauces, binders or Value Added Coatings to create great tasting finished products.
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