Rapeseed protein consumption has comparable beneficial effects on human metabolism as soy protein, say nutrition scientists in Germany. Soy protein dominates the plant-based space. Ninety-five percent of all plant-based proteins, with the exception of wheat, come from this legume – which originally hails from East Asia. Soy protein contains no cholesterol, a minimum amount of […]
High-protein bread is the next bold step for Finland-based start-up Solar Foods on its quest to disconnect protein production from agriculture. Earlier this year, the food-tech company announced its breakthrough solution, Solein, which enables natural protein production anywhere by using air and electricity. Using this pioneering ingredient and the company’s food laboratory and test kitchen, […]
Consumer interest in high protein foods and drinks continues to grow, and a few enterprising companies have responded to the trend by manipulating protein-rich ingredients to make them even higher in protein. Protein has been a major trend for the past few years, evolving from the sports nutrition domain into the mainstream. Some are looking […]
“Globally, more than 750 million people currently suffer from chronic malnutrition,” says Herry Utomo, professor in the Rice Research Station at Louisiana State University’s AgCenter. For many of these individuals, he adds, rice is a staple food; however, access to meat and other sources of protein is limited by availability or cost. Spurred by the […]
After the launch of SoFlexi, first concept of the SoUnik range, Epi Ingredients, a subsidiary of the French company Laïta, is announcing SoBenefik, a high-protein yogurt concept produced only with ultra-filtered dairy powders. Designed to illustrate the unique features of Epi Ingredients’ offering, SoUnik is a range of on-trend finish product concepts developed to help […]
Dairy processors and soft drinks manufacturers can exploit the huge potential offered by high-protein RTD beverages with Nutrilac WheyHi, an innovative new ingredient solution from Arla Foods Ingredients. Sales of RTD beverages are exhibiting strong growth, with worldwide sales set to grow by 28 per cent between 2016 and 2020. This trend reflects increased demand […]
