THORMI – A UNIQUE, ONE-OF-ITS-KIND PLANT-BASED PROTEIN EXTRUSION FACTORY IN THE NORDIC–BALTIC REGION
Located in Tallinn, Estonia, THORMI is leading the regional transition toward sustainable, European-sourced plant-based food innovation.
We develop and produce pea protein TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) and HME (High-Moisture Extrusion) which serve as functional plant-based core ingredients both for human-grade gourmet foods and premium pet foods.
Convenient-to-use and essentially ready-to-consume, our TVP and HME require no intensive thermal processing while delivering an outstanding texture, authentic mouthfeel, and a delicious taste experience.
THORMI technology represents the future of clean-label plant-based food – creating fibrous and juicy textures without the need for additives or binders. All THORMI products are 100% GMO-free, allergen-free, and rich in high-quality plant protein.
Pea (Pisum sativum) protein is our primary raw material. Beyond its excellent nutritional profile, peas are a vital rotational crop in European agriculture, naturally improving soil fertility and reducing the need for pesticides and fertilisers. Unlike animal farming, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and animal suffering, peas provide a sustainable and ethical alternative. By choosing peas, we actively support environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and animal welfare. This makes our products not only healthy for people and pets, but also kinder to animals and better for the planet.
Our process is also capable of extruding other proteins – although we prefer to keep our production environment clean from gluten and common allergens.
100% Plant-Based
THORMI Gourmet
THORMI Gourmet Products, created from our TVP and HME, are available under the THORMI brand or as private/white label for retail sales, and in bulk packaging for foodservice and HoReCa.
The versatility of THORMI TVP and HME covers a wide range of applications:
Pulled and shredded-style products, sauces, grill and BBQ solutions, burger patties, minced-meat-style products, pâtés, sausages, nuggets, dumplings, customised pizza toppings and wrap/burrito concepts, as well as warm and cold salad components.
NB! Our “Shredded Chickenless in Coconut-Curry Sauce” made with our HME won the Gulfood Innovation Award 2025 in Dubai in the Best Ready-to-Eat Product category.
THORMI – for all our loved ones and also for our protectors
Our HME is used to produce long-shelf-life, highly nutritious and flavoursome plant-based military rations and applications for survival and emergency food kits, well suited for catering in extreme conditions and in various crisis zones.
THORMI is an excellent core ingredient of premium pet foods
Pea protein is well suited for everyone’s diet
Our Functional Pea Starch (FPS) is the new generation of high-performance functional starches.
Born from THORMI’s advanced extrusion technology and innovative mindset, this next-level pea-based starch redefines what functionality means in modern food manufacturing.
Unlike conventional pregelatinized starches, FPS binds more than 7 litres of water per 1 kg, delivering unrivalled hydration power and texture stability. It’s 100 % plant-based, allergen-free, clean-label, and sustainably produced — designed for the next era of food innovation.
For food manufacturers, FPS is a true game-changer: It lets you bind, thicken and stabilise with precision and purity — creating juicier products with superior moisture retention and mouthfeel.
Our FPS helps you to reduce cost and elevate product quality — naturally!
We are Your Top-Level R&D Partner
Our food innovators are at your service to help you implement our TVP & HME as core ingredients for creating your award-winning bestsellers, both for human gourmet and premium pet foods.
Our science partner TFTAK is European leading research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and driving innovation in food- and bioprocesses.
Although Thormi was established in 2021, our team has over 10 years of experience in food production, product development and international food business.
Contact our B2B sales for consultations, product info and price inquiries
NB! THORMI is not an analogue, alternative or imitation!
THORMI = evolution, a new definition of delicious future food!