Maia BITES™ in a metal measuring cup, highlighting their small, round, and airy texture—ideal for snacks, sauces, and nutrient-dense applications.

Close-up of Maia BITES™, showcasing their light, spongy texture—perfect for quick hydration and versatile use in high-protein snacks and sauces.

Chef tossing Maia BITES™ in a stainless steel bowl, evenly coating the pieces in a glossy, flavourful sauce—highlighting their ability to absorb marinades and deliver bold taste and texture.

Maia BITES™ featured in a hearty trail mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit—showcasing their versatility as a nutrient-dense, savoury snack inclusion.

Bite™

$16

Maia BITE™ is a ready-to-use, plant-based protein piece crafted for bite-sized versatility. Made from a blend of oyster mushrooms and pea protein, it delivers a tender-yet-chewy texture perfect for saucy dishes, stews, skewers, and global mains.

Designed to absorb flavour while offering clean-label confidence, Maia BITE™ brings the satisfaction of whole cuts—no binders, no junk, just function and flavour.

Size 80 g Sample

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With a naturally meaty interior and structured bite, Maia BITE™ offers the ideal texture for everything from curries to kebabs. Its formulation, free from soy, gums, and methylcellulose, means clean ingredient decks and wide market appeal.

Each piece holds its shape in saucy, high-heat cooking, making it ideal for foodservice, meal kits, and retail-ready dishes. It's a go-to for brands seeking bite-sized protein that performs like meat—without the compromise.

Skewers, satay, and kebabs
Saucy pasta or grain bowls
Stews, curries, and braises
Plant-based mains with roasted vegetables
Bento boxes, meal kits, or heat-and-eat entrees
International dishes like butter “chicken” or Thai red curry

No Pre-Hydration Needed
Instantly absorbs moisture, simplifying prep and speeding up production.

Tender, Meaty Texture
Offers a satisfying chew with the structure of a whole protein piece.

Flavour-Absorbing Surface
Ideal for soaking up marinades, stews, and broths.

Clean-Label Formulation
Just mushrooms and peas. No gums, binders, or soy.

Nutritionally Dense
High in fibre and protein, supporting both gut health and satiety.

Performs Under Heat
Holds shape and texture in simmered, baked, or grilled applications.

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Beyond Alternatives

Rather than merely replacing conventional proteins, Maia Form™, Maia Flour™, and Maia Fresh™ enhance and optimize meat, poultry, and seafood formulations by improving water retention, boosting protein density, enhancing mouthfeel, reducing dependency on binders, and enabling cleaner labels. These ingredients increase yield, improve emulsification and texture, and support seamless integration across whole-muscle formats, processed meats, and hybrid applications.

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Elevating texture and structure

Improved juiciness and cohesion in hybrid products.

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Enhancing flavour complexity

Natural umami that works synergistically with animal proteins, reducing artificial flavors and excessive sodium.

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Increasing sustainability

Reduces reliance on resource-intensive animal proteins without compromising taste or performance.

Why Choose Maia Farms?

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Superior Nutrition

A complete protein rich in iron, calcium, and potassium with excellent digestibility. PDCAAS score: 0.92.

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Unmatched Versatility

Enhances texture, flavour, and nutrition in a range of applications—from meat and seafood analogs to soups, sauces, snacks, children’s nutrition, and specialty pet foods.

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Seamless Integration

Blends effortlessly into formulations, delivering consistent performance in both plant-based and hybrid products.

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ONE INGREDIENT, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

More iron than beef
More calcium than milk
More protein than eggs
More fibre than oats
More potassium than bananas
Vegan & Allergen-Free
No artificial flavours or colours
Perfect for both sweet and savoury applications
Umami-rich flavour & incredible texture
Stable, fresh, and ideal for remote supply chains

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