Don’t Waste It: Singapore startup Mottainai turns soy leftovers into plant-based meat

The Business Times
July 23, 2025

The Japanese phrase “Mottainai” means “What a waste” – a sentiment that drives Singapore startup Mottainai Food Tech to turn soy leftovers into healthy plant-based meat.

Its first product, Jiro Meat, is made from okara, a by-product of soya milk and tofu production.

 
 

 

 

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