Fonio, collagen, pea protein, cacao fruit and lupini beans are poised to make a difference in product launches, nutritional content and consumers’ eating habits.
In 2020, both new and familiar ingredients are expected to make waves.
Each week in January, Food Dive: Ingredients took a look at an on-trend ingredient that is poised to make a difference in product launches, nutritional content and consumers’ eating habits this year.
Several ingredients are already popular in other countries while some are just starting to grow in popularity. As consumers increasingly demand plant-based options, manufacturers will turn to ingredients such as pea protein and lupini beans, which are currently more popular in Europe. Another ingredient that could make a big impact in the U.S. this year is fonio. The relatively unknown grain in Africa works well in a variety of applications and is extremely sustainable. Terra Ingredients will be the first to export mass quantities of it this year.
There also are more familiar ingredients that are already starting to be used in more unique ways. Originally made popular in the U.S. as a pricey injectable filler to plump lips and soften lines, collagen is now increasingly finding its way into a variety of foods and beverages. But collagen isn’t the only ingredient finding new uses. In conventional chocolate production, 80% of the fruit is thrown away, but manufacturers are now finding ways to use the rest of the cacao fruit.
Inside the quest to bring fonio out of Africa and onto shelves around the world
With new processing plants slated to begin operating soon, Terra Ingredients will be the first to export mass quantities of the healthy, tasty and relatively unknown grain.
Could collagen dominate food and beverage in 2020?
From popcorn and drinks to bars and snacks, this ingredient is popping up in more products as consumers increasingly reach for functional foods.
Are lupini beans set to conquer the plant-based protein market?
The nutrition-packed beans are a hit in Europe, but not well known in the U.S. Leaders of Brami and Lupii tell Food Dive why the ingredient is important and where there is room for growth.
Once a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show
The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.
Sweet revolution: How cacao fruit is poised to change the food industry
Conventional chocolate production throws out 80% of the fruit that produces cocoa beans. Industry movers are finding ways to upcycle it, creating new confections, snacks and culinary dishes.
Source: FOODDIVE
