China-based Angel Yeast has introduced a vegan, allergen-free yeast protein ingredient that complements plant-based food alternatives. The AngeoPro F80 contains double the amount of essential amino acids like lysine, isoleucine and leucine and can book sthe overall taste profile of the final food item. Yeast protein is extracted from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by adding food-grade enzymes. This removes the non-protein parts of the ingredient, making the protein concentrate exceed 75%. Its … [Read more...] about Angel Yeast releases natural yeast protein for plant-based applications
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Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands
From CEO Eugene Wang researching on how algae can be transformed into a seafood alternative in 2013, to releasing a algae-based milk product in May of this year, Sophie’s Bionutrients is embarking on a new chapter. The food technology company is setting up shop in the Netherlands and tapping the country’s comprehensive network of alternative protein suppliers. The Netherlands is home to about 250 plant-based protein manufacturers, with many based in the Food Valley region. Known businesses in … [Read more...] about Singapore-based Sophie’s Bionutrients expands to the Netherlands
ADM included in Fortune Change the World List 2021
The Fortune Change the World list is a yearly recognition of companies that have a positive social impact through practices that are part of their core business strategies. Among the top 50 companies that is included in this list is ADM, ranking 27th. A leader in food and nutrition, ADM is a pioneer in protein innovation for more than 70 years. They invented textured vegetable protein (TVP®), considered as the first plant-based meat alternative in the market, in the 1950s and 1960s. The first … [Read more...] about ADM included in Fortune Change the World List 2021