According to an Innova Trends Survey, three out of five consumers worldwide say they are boosting the amount of protein in their food. Protein is seen as the power for all-around wellbeing. Accordingly, Innova Market Insights calls “Powerhouse Protein” a Top Trend for this year, and protein-rich products are booming. Planteneers is going a step further to combine high protein and plant-based, with three new all-plant-based concepts focusing on high-demand categories like indulgent protein-rich snacks and meal replacement drinks.
Meal Replacements: Protein-Rich and All-Plant-Based
The plant-based high protein drink from the fiildDairy NEB series combines a six percent protein content with plant-based fiber from inulin. The functional system of hydrocolloids and emulsifiers, together with selected proteins from the fiildProt series, forms the basis for plant-based beverages with a high protein content. The proteins are from fava beans and peas, and the high protein content can be used for effective on-package marketing. The drinks feature full flavor in many different varieties like vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio. They contain no added sugar and are naturally lactose-free. Furthermore, depending on the recipe they can contain as little as under one gram of saturated fatty acids per 100 ml beverage.
There is also another benefit for manufacturers. In combination with the appropriate micronutrient premix from Planteneers’ sister company SternVitamin, this high protein drink is ideal as a basis for a meal replacement beverage. The Planteneers system already contains all macronutrients in a balanced ratio, so that 500 ml of the final product provides 20 percent of the daily recommended amounts per EU guidelines. On top of that, the SternVit premix delivers all the vitamins and minerals necessary to cover 25 percent of the recommended daily intake of micronutrients. Thus, the same base can be used for two different product lines, both of which can be stored indefinitely without refrigeration.
Plant-Based Pudding: Carrageenan-Free, Flexible Protein Content
The functional system for plant-based alternatives to pudding also caters to two different assortments, a classic plant-based pudding using oats, coconut, or soy, and a high-protein version with a ten percent protein content. Planteneers offers carrageenan-free versions if desired. The final products have a creamy texture and delicious authentic taste, for example in the bestselling chocolate and hazelnut varieties or in trendy flavors like cookies and salted caramel. This lets manufacturers address another current Top Trend from Innova Market Insights – Layers of Delight. Here, the focus is on the many facets of indulgence. Products in this category deliver wellbeing moments, positive mood, rich delight for the senses, and the basis for healthier indulgence. According to market research, products that meet these demands saw 26 percent growth last year. With systems from Planteneers manufacturers can expand this growth to the plant-based market as well.
