Taste Religion

Taste Religion GmbH is a German food startup that produces an innovative portfolio of vegan, clean-label sauces. The company was founded by friends Lasse Thiele and Mattis Eckmann, a trained chef, during the second COVID-19 lockdown. They identified a market gap for high-quality, flavorful vegan sauces, as existing options often lacked taste or contained undesirable additives. The founding vision is to make vegan food delicious and accessible to everyone, based on the principle that a plant-based diet is integral to a sustainable lifestyle.

The company targets both end-consumers who want to create restaurant-quality plant-based meals at home and food service clients such as system gastronomers, caterers, and restaurants. Their product line includes a vegan gravy and a Peanut Chili sauce, all designed to be versatile for dipping, marinating, or as a sauce base. The products are distinguished by being entirely plant-based and free from harmful additives, focusing on high-quality ingredients for a unique taste.

In 2023, the founders appeared on the German television show "Die Höhle der Löwen" (The Lion's Den) to seek investment after a previous funding round fell through. They sought €150,000 for a 15% stake in the company and ultimately received positive feedback, particularly for their sauces. The company also secured €150,000 in funding from angel investors in December 2023.

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