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Alternative Proteins

Alternative proteins represent a transformative approach to address the needs of consumers seeking out more sustainable and ethically perceived food sources.

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The modern consumer.

As demand for sustainable and ethical food choices continues to rise, plant-based proteins play a pivotal role in providing nutrition while aligning with the values of health-conscious consumers and those concerned about the environmental impact of their food choices.

Though is it really possible to replace traditional go-to protein sources found in meat and dairy with plant based alternatives such a soy, wheat, fava or pea?

Put simply, yes. With even broader functionality than meat and dairy protein sources, in many cases the plant based alternative creates a far superior product.

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Supply chain compatability?

It’s almost unavoidable that food manufacturers consider introducing plant based ingredients into their formulations. Though from a manufacturing perspective the transition is not always so straight forward and some of the questions we are frequently asked therefore relate to functionality and use.

However it’s maybe easier than you think as many of these ingredients require no additional processing, with nothing more complex required than using any other raw ingredients.

Furthermore, with some protein acting as thickening and gelling agents, others as stabilisers of emulsions and foams, and even binding agents for fat and water, the extent to which plant derived protein can be integrated into your formulation is far greater and with far less logistical challenges than you might first expect .

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Pea protein.

Protein formats?

We supply a wide range of innovative alternative proteins that are derived from non-traditional plant based protein sources, and each allowing for a diverse range of product application. Soy, wheat, hemp, fava, pea, and oat based protein ingredients are each available in several formats and to various specifications. More common applications include vegan bakery, dairy and milk alternatives, functional snacks and sports nutrition however protein ingredients are increasingly being used in meat and fish alternative categories to replace other more traditional artificial additives.

From texturised pea protein used as a highly effective meat replacement, to soy protein crisps for use in snack bars, and wheat protein perfect for bakery applications requiring a vegan clean label, it is possible to accurately select an alternative protein ingredient that satisfies your functional need no matter how complex.

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Texturising and gelling agents.

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Stabilisers of emulsions and foams.

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Binding agents for fat and water.

Superior quality protein

We have long standing partnerships with leading suppliers of plant based proteins.

Whether you’re formulating with crisps, or fortifying with solubles we have a diverse and wide range of proteins with varying flavour profiles and nutritional specification, and many of which are suitable for clean label application.

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    Wheat

    It is possible to produce wheat protein isolate first through a process of wet-milling. With careful drying the remaining high protein fraction avoids protein denaturation so as to retain the viscoelastic properties of glutenins and gliadins.

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    Soy

    Soybeans are processed into ingredients like soy protein isolate and soy flour, which are used in a wide range of food products, including meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and baked goods. Most soy proteins are derived from “white flakes,” made by dehulling, flaking and defatting soybeans by hexane extraction.

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    Pea

    As a result of their high protein content, peas have become a valuable raw ingredient for the production of pea protein isolate and pea protein concentrate. Both are prepared by dry or wet milling of dehulled peas and then have a process of separation.

     

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    Oat

    Much like other cereal grains due to a rich nutrient count, oats are commonly used as a base for protein. Extracting oat proteins from oat flours and oat brans has been proven to be most effective via wet extraction methods.

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    Hemp

    Hemp protein is quite simply obtained by removing the hemp seed oil using a cold expeller press before the remaining meal is milled into protein powder.

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    Fava

    Fava is rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making the beans a nutritious addition to meals. The two different methods used for extraction of proteins from fava beans are soaked extraction and alkaline extraction.

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So there you have it, plant based proteins are well positioned right across the entire food and drink category and represent the most significant shift within a changing consumer landscape. Formulating with plant based proteins will not only help you align with the needs of the modern consumer, but they are low cost and in many cases much easier to work with.

Furthermore, they fulfill numerous functionalities previously not possible with animal based products meaning you can achieve several functional objectives with a cleaner label.

Samples of all of our protein ingredients are available from our team.

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Isolates / Concentrates

Available in various plant-based forms, including soy and pea protein, isolates offer a more concentrated protein content of typically 90% compared to concentrates that have anywhere between 30% and 80% of protein.

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Protein Crisps

Extruded protein crispies or crisps are derived from soy, oat, pea, hemp and quinoa.

Texturised vegetable protein.

Texturised Vegetable Protein

Texturised vegetable protein is a by-product of oil extraction and is often used as a meat analogue or meat extender with functionalities comparable to some meats.

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Soluble Protein

Soluble protein can be partly or completely dissolved in water and is the first functional property determined when designing new protein ingredients.

Explore the full range

We supply a variety of alternative protein ingredients and not least those derived from soy, wheat, rice, pea and oats.

Rice Protein Crisps

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Texturiser

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Pea Protein Crisps

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Texturiser

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Oat & Pea Protein Texturised

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Texturiser

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Pea Protein 80%

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Viscosity Modulator

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Pea Protein 85%

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Viscosity Modulator

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Oat Protein

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Soy Protein Crisps Cocoa

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Pea Protein Texturised (TVP)

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Wheat Protein Hydrolysed

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Viscosity Modulator

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Oat Protein Crisps

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Rice Protein

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Soy Protein Texturised

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Soy Protein Isolate

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Soy Protein Crisps Plain

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