Taste and nutrition company Kerry has released its new research that shows consumer acceptance and adoption of protein in their day-to-day lifestyles. According to The Protein Mindset: Uncovering Consumers’ Perceptions and Preferences of Proteins, 522% associate protein with a “healthy diet”, while almost half of the participants saw the ingredient as one that provided them with health benefits. Protein was seen to help boost skin health, and beauty, and immunity as well. Participants … [Read more...] about Research shows protein consumption driven by health and wellness in APAC
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Fooditive launches first animal-free casein milk protein
Dutch ingredient manufacture Fooditive Group has introduced the first ever vegan casein powder for the food and beverage industry. This animal-free dairy protein is created using precision fermentation and can be adopted in cow milk alternative products. Casein is the main protein found in milk that gives it its unique taste, texture and functionality. Fooditive was able to recreate this ingredient without using animals that delivers similar taste as traditional dairy milk. This vegan casein … [Read more...] about Fooditive launches first animal-free casein milk protein
Angel Yeast releases natural yeast protein for plant-based applications
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