Protein

Reducing the earthy, bitter, and often chalky off-notes of different plant proteins is more complicated than it seems.

Brenntag provides food ingredients as well as services such as supply chain management, logistics, and product application and handling assistance.

Manufacturers are casting a wider net for collagen, spanning beauty and joint health to sports nutrition.

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.

How to put the spotlight on your protein product

Ingredion has announced a combined $140 million in strategic investments to accelerate the company’s production of plant proteins globally.

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Meal replacement products like bars and shakes are seeing rapid growth thanks to the convenience and variety they offer consumers.

Egg white isolate is a protein differentiator in the sports market, says firm at SupplySide West

The ingredient, Nutri Whey Isolate, can be used to make clear high-protein beverages, such as protein water, with an extreme level of clarity even in acidic beverages with a higher pH level.

Plant protein suppliers are innovating to get their protein ingredients into beverages, gummies, and more.

By focusing on how much protein they pack into their formulations, product developers not only have a chance to help their audience meet their protein goals; they might also give their protein applications an edge in a crowded marketplace.

The company also recently added a new, second spray dryer to boost capacity.

Despite recent growth in global launches of protein drinks, no such product currently exists, the company says.

This is the first whey protein isolate ingredient to come from dairy protein specialist FrieslandCampina Ingredients.

The company says it will discuss with attendees how it can help solve off-flavor, mouthfeel, and formulation challenges that come with using alternative proteins.

The drink mix will be introduced in a unique, award-winning shaker pack.

At SupplySide, Virginia Dare will offer samples of three product prototypes demonstrating its expertise in action: a functional cold-brew coffee shot and two flavors of vegan protein cookies.

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

Compared to a "leading competitive pea protein" in a consumer sensory panel, the company reports, consumers preferred the sample containing TRUPRO 2000 on the basis of flavor, thickness, mouthfeel, and aftertaste.

Hydrolyzed CHiKPRO Broth Protein Isolate provides both a complete amino acid profile for muscle building plus type II collagen for joint support.

The concept was created by EPI Ingredients, a subsidiary of French-based dairy cooperative Laïta.

Proteins typically do not perform well in low-pH environments, the company says.

The single-serve spoonable cake can be heated in the microwave to create a warm, on-the-go breakfast.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

The Lentein brand of lentil protein has secured a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) “no objections” letter from FDA, said the ingredient’s supplier, Parabel USA.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

How sensory mapping can help match the optimal plant protein source with the right product application.

While sports nutrition products remain the top market category for digestive enzymes, data show that digestive enzymes are branching off into more categories.