The session highlighted the integration of plant-based protein into various gastronomic concepts
The company introduces a new generation of plant-based products through its Amara Green brand, designed to meet the demand for healthy food
Burgers and Probites made from legumes, vegetables, and mycoprotein stand out in their Innoval showcase
Barcelona, March 24, 2026 – Zyrcular Foods, a company specialized in the development, production, and distribution of plant-based protein, is once again present at Alimentaria, held at the Gran Via venue in Fira de Barcelona. During the event, Pilu Cuenca, a former contestant from MasterChef 11, successfully led a showcooking focused on the gastronomic applications of plant-based protein with the new Amara Green range.
Pilu Cuenca, from El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), combines her work as an air traffic controller with her culinary development, marked by a Gaditanian-based cuisine and a self-taught approach. The session, co-directed by Zyrcular Foods’ chef Jordi Moré, combined technical knowledge and culinary creativity.
Showcooking: gastronomic applications of plant-based protein
In this context, Amara Probites were incorporated into a Middle Eastern-inspired flatbread dish, accompanied by plant-based yogurt, red onion, fresh herbs, and sumac, while the plant-based burger with mycoprotein was prepared in a Mediterranean-style dish using tempura zucchini flowers stuffed with plant-based cream and garlic sauce.
Meanwhile, Amara natural bites were integrated into a plant-based curry with chickpeas and pumpkin, topped with lime and aromatic herbs. To close the session, the chefs presented Amara’s plant-based beef-flavored burger, made from pea protein, free from saturated fats, and with high protein content. It stands out for its juicy texture and intense flavor profile, capable of replicating the meaty experience in a 100% plant-based format.
Pilu Cuenca highlighted: “Amara Green offers a range of plant-based solutions that combine nutritional value and culinary versatility, with gluten-free products that are high in protein, rich in fiber, easy to prepare, and designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.”
Amara Green: product innovation support
These dishes were developed using the Amara Green range, Zyrcular Foods’ new offering made with ingredients easily recognizable by consumers, such as vegetables, grains, and legumes.
With this line, the company reinforces its commitment to more natural plant-based food, with products that are high in fiber, a source of protein, and gluten-free, designed to cater to both retail and foodservice channels.
Attendees can discover the new Amara Green range at Zyrcular Foods’ stand (Hall 3, Stand C171).
