EFSA's GMO panel has issued a positive opinion on the safety of Impossible Foods’ flagship heme protein ingredient.

Impossible Foods Inc. obtained a second food-safety clearance in the European Union, bringing the company closer to selling ...

It’s a sustainable alternative to ground beef because it uses soy leghemoglobin. It also contains essential minerals like vitamin D, calcium, and iron, per the Impossible website. It’s worth noting ...

Impossible Foods uses genetic engineering to make ingredients that are essential to the taste and texture of its plant-based meat substitute: soy leghemoglobin (also known as heme) and soy protein.

Their secret ingredient is soy leghemoglobin, which comes from the roots of soy plants gives the 'meat' its meaty taste and texture, while beetroot juice gives the burgers a pink “bloody” look.

On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that the company filed an application in the European Union to market soy leghemoglobin, a key ingredient in its burgers. Impossible Foods had to get approval from ...