Scouten Europe, a Dutch plant-based protein specialist, has launched two new snacks: Power Bites and Sea Bites.

The Power Bites are savoury snack balls described as offering a rich and nutty flavour. They contain no nuts, aiming to provide an alternative to the company’s existing Nut Balls that is free of common allergens, but delivers ‘the same taste experience’. The Power Bites can be enjoyed as part of a hot meal or in a salad.

Meanwhile, Sea Bites aim to provide a unique snack for fish lovers, harnessing the company’s NewTexture technology to create ‘an entirely new’ plant-based snacking experience that can be served on a tapas board or in a variety of dishes.

Anke van Eijk, R&D manager at Schouten, said: “Although excellent plant-based alternatives are available, direct comparisons with meat and fish can sometimes be a barrier for consumers. With Power Bites and Sea Bites, we focus on flavourful, plant-based products that stand on their own without necessarily imitating an animal-based product.”

The company said it sees the launch of the new products as an important step in the transition toward a more sustainable food system.