Protein

The plant-based Veggan is designed to work as a 1:1 replacement for eggs in baking applications.

Research on dietary supplements for the elderly is progressing, but we can always use more of it.

New consumer research from DuPont Nutrition & Health suggests consumers prefer the flavor of high-protein beverages formulated with both dairy and soy proteins.

The new meta-analysis included five studies, in addition to a directional analysis comprised of 28 studies.

Researchers also found that soy protein ingredients may reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared to whey protein.

Nutrition 21 is sharing more details from its study on new sports-nutrition ingredient Velositol, introduced late last year.

Rembrandt Foods is betting on its two egg-white protein ingredients to capture a slice of the protein, sports, and overall nutrition markets.

Healthier meat, plant-based protein, and beverages dominated among top nutrition and health and wellness transactions in 2015, reports Nutrition Capital Network.

From bean chips to “bites,” here are some of the latest trends in healthy snacks.

On-the-go solutions will make it easier for consumers to embrace high-protein products

Available in single-size size pouches, the new Pure Protein Crunch offers 10 grams of isolated soy protein in “bite-sized, crunchy crisps.”

Faba bean, lentil, pumpkin seed, duckweed, garbanzo bean, and more are now hoping to nab a spot on the list of next-generation plant proteins.

ADM has agreed to purchase a controlling stake in Harvest Innovations, a manufacturer of expeller-pressed, organic, and gluten-free ingredients.

The Round Table on Responsible Soy Association says it reached more than 2.3 million metric tons of certified responsible soy last year.

Although the worst days of the egg crisis may have passed, many of the innovations it inspired will soon be making their debut.

Herza Schokolade adds sucrose-free and high-protein options to its organic chocolate range.

Drinking yogurts and fermented beverages are moving forward with new formats and target markets, says Innova Market Insights.

Hinoman says its proprietary cultivation process allows for eco-friendly and continuous production of the high-protein duckweed strain.

Velositol increased muscle protein synthesis by a significant 34% when combined with whey protein-more than when whey protein was given alone.

As local, sustainable, and “clean” continue driving all markets in 2016, a few ingredients are standing out, says SPINS.

Arla Foods Ingredients says its new Health to-Go solution is meant to “offer hungry urbanites a convenient fix.”

The supplements industry is surviving-even thriving-in a difficult year.

The product is a first of its kind in the immune-health functional foods space.

Pea, pulse, algae, and hemp proteins were identified as some of the proteins most likely to have increased usage in a new survey of technical staffers in the food industry.

HarvestPro Wheat Protein 85 is said to have an improved amino acid profile with high levels of glutamine and proline compared to soy and whey protein isolates.

The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”

Early research into whey’s potential to fight against sarcopenia has marketers and consumers looking at whey protein in a new light.

These benefits will come in handy in applications such as beverages and high-protein powder shakes, the company says.

Glanbia’s HarvestPro Pea Protein 83EF offers reduced bitter green pea notes, according to sensory trials.

Revenues for functional dairy beverages may double in the next decade, according to a new report.