A metal measuring cup filled with Maia FLAKE™—a light, textured, flaked protein ingredient made from mushrooms and legumes, ideal for use in nuggets, seafood alternatives, and plant-based blends.

Close-up of Maia FLAKE™—a light, airy, and textured plant-based protein made from fermented mushrooms and legumes, optimized for use in seafood alternatives, nuggets, and blended protein products.

Flake™

$16

Maia FLAKE™ is a lightly layered, ready-to-cook plant-based protein designed to mimic the delicate texture of fish or flaky meat. Crafted from oyster mushroom and pea protein, it’s ideal for light, high-protein dishes, from crab cakes to tuna-style salads and stuffed vegetables.

It flakes. It binds. It absorbs flavour. Maia FLAKE™ delivers unmatched versatility with a clean-label formulation.

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Maia FLAKE™ is engineered for light, pull-apart textures that hold together when needed, but break apart gently with a fork. With no gums or binders, its clean blend of mushroom and pea protein works beautifully in baked, pan-fried, or chilled recipes.

Whether you’re formulating plant-based seafood alternatives or simply want a light-textured protein with functional integrity, FLAKE™ is your go-to base for innovative clean-label dishes.

Crab-less cakes and tuna-style salad
Stuffed peppers, dumplings, or pasta fillings
Patties, fritters, and croquettes
Cold salads and meal-prep bowls
Light wraps, sandwiches, and snack kits
Seafood-style entrees and chilled appetizers

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

Light, Flaky Texture
Built to replicate the delicate feel of flaked fish or soft shredded meats.

Easy to Bind
Naturally works in patties, cakes, and fillings, no need for synthetic binders.

Clean Ingredient Deck
Only two ingredients: oyster mushroom and pea protein.

High in Nutrients
Fibre-rich and protein-packed, supporting functional nutrition in every bite.

Formulation-Friendly
Great for chilled, baked, or pan-fried dishes across multiple cuisines.

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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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