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CSIR-CFTRI with McDonald’s propels healthy eating with new ‘Protein Plus Slice’
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Wednesday, 30 July, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Nandita Vijayasimha, Bengaluru
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 CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, and McDonald’s India have now developed 'Protein Plus Slice'. The collaborative product developed by the leading Mysuru-based food research institute and McDonald’s India (West and South) is suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.
‘Protein Plus Slice’ is made from 100% vegetarian ingredients, including soy and pea protein, and contains no artificial colours or flavours. It is also free from onion and garlic. The collaborative venture follows close on the heels of their first partnership for the multi-millet bun. Now the ‘Protein Plus Slice’ has been launched across 440 McDonald’s outlets in West and South India.
Each slice contains 5 gram of protein, and can be added to any burger based on customer choice for greater nutrition, they added.The CFTRI scientists took nearly six months to develop the product in partnership with McDonald’s. The team involved in developing the slice included Jyothilakshmi, Chetana R., Sachin Eligar, Giridhar, Prabhasankar, Aashitosh Inamdar, and Sudheer Yanam, CSIR-CFTRI stated.
Shatadru Sengupta and Sulakshna Mukherjee, representing McDonald’s, were present during the unveiling of the protein slice at the event, which was attended by Dr Sridevi Annapurna Singh, CFTRI, Director, and Dr V. Prakash, former Director, CFTRI, among others.
According to CFTRI, the collaborative project between Symega, CFTRI, and McDonald’s focused on developing improved plant-based protein slices for burgers with enhanced texture, flavour, and nutritional value. With the growing demand for sustainable and healthier food options, plant-based protein slices have emerged as a versatile and nutritious alternative to traditional slices. These slices are crafted from various plant-derived ingredients to mimic the texture, flavour, and sensory experience of animal-based proteins while offering environmental and health benefits, it added.
‘Protein Plus Slice’ was formally launched at an event in Mumbai and was unveiled during a national symposium on plant proteins held at the CFTRI campus in Mysuru.
In today’s demand for healthy eating, the multi-millet bun and protein slice are opted for weight management, improved metabolism, digestion, which is because of their nutritional profiles, high fibre content, and low glycemic index.
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