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UK plant-based meal brand Bol has introduced a new sub-range under its Power Pots line: Protein+.

The nutrition-boosted meals aim to meet rising demand for natural, high-protein and high-fibre meals. They combine global-inspired flavours with whole food, each pot offering 30g of protein, at least 19g of fibre, and up to two of UK consumers’ recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables daily.

Three variants are launching as part of the sub-range: Thai Green Curry, Teriyaki Style Rie Bowl, and Chickpea Jalfrezi. Like the rest of Bol’s Power Pots, the products are designed for convenience and ready to eat within five minutes.

Thai Green Curry features a fragrant coconut curry with tofu, edamame beans, lime and jasmine rice, containing 22g of fibre. Teriyaki Style Rice Bowl combines tofu, red pepper, edamame and black turtle beans in a sweet-savoury teriyaki glaze, containing 19g of fibre.

Finally, Chickpea Jalfrezi offers a bold and spicy tomato curry with chickpeas, lentils and basmati rice, containing 32g of fibre.

Data from Mintel shows that 73% of UK shoppers consider fibre essential to health, yet 96% of adults do not hit the government’s recommended 30g per day. Meanwhile, searches for ‘natural protein’ are up by 30% on Ocado this year, and interest in meat-free alternatives is surging among 18-34 year olds according to Vypr 2025 research.

Paul Brown, founder and CEO of Bol, said: “This new PROTEIN+ range is responding to what today’s consumer is really asking for: great-tasting, nutrient-dense meals that are fast, filling and free from UPF ingredients”.

The Protein+ pots are now available in Tesco stores nationwide, as well as online via Ocado and Amazon, with an RRP of £3.50.