Emirates To Introduce A New Vegan Menu In 2027? Here’s What We Know!

Emirates flies customers globally, not just to the Middle East, but to different parts of the world. And catering to customers with dietary requirements this Veganuary, Emirates has confirmed new concepts in development. Yes, the aim is to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods. The new dishes are set to be onboard for customers from 2027, which are currently being developed by a team of chefs so that the dishes feel authentic, vibrant, and rooted in culinary traditions.

Emirates To Shift Focus On Vegan Cuisine

Emirates has announced that it is shifting focus to vegan cuisine in order to meet the customers’ desire for minimally-processed food. The new dishes are expected to be onboard for customers in 2027. These are being created in such a way that it does not replace typical proteins and are engineered with plant-based meats and substitutes with a focus on legumes, grains, seeds, and seasonal vegetables, the ingredients of a natural depth of flavour, texture and nutrition.

This is done without relying on ultra-processed alternatives. For instance, instead of replicating meat, the cuisine would be planned forward options, like Mediterranean mezze, Levantine grain salads, Asian noodle bowls, and African stews.

As revealed by the Emirates Vice President of Food & Beverage Design, Doxis Bekris, while there are many commendable lab alternatives available, real food aligns with the airline’s sustainability goals. The aim is to shift from a substitute to a celebration of plants.

Growing Vegan Meal Consumption Amongst Passengers

Currently, the airline serves half a million vegan meals every year. The vegan meal consumption is growing in line with passenger volume. Just the previous year, the top destination with customers that order vegan meals was London. It was followed by Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Frankfurt, Manchester, Mumbai, Bali, and Singapore. As it happens, the airline attributes some demand to non-vegan customers, opting for vegan cuisine when they are flying.

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Vegan Menu For Customers

Through their efforts, the airline is committed towards offering culinary excellence for all customers. Emirates offers vegan meals across all classes, along with complementary products like vegan milk.

For instance, in the Economy Class, customers can enjoy dishes like pumpkin frittata with sautéed mushrooms and tomato concassé, or spinach cannelloni served with tomato basil sauce, toasted crumbs and parsley.

While in the Premium Economy Class, customers can choose dishes like imchi fried rice served with roasted pumpkin and sautéed oyster mushrooms.

In Business Class, the range includes braised mushrooms with vegetables in five-spice soy sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice and blanched pak choi.

While in the First Class, customers are treated to elevated vegan options, such as pumpkin and barley risotto served with rocket, caramelised walnuts, vinaigrette and vegan cheese.

A crafted list of vegan options is also available at Emirates Lounges at Dubai International Airport. So, it ensures those who prefer a vegan diet can follow the same from the moment they step into the airport.

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