Ingredion has expanded its range of plant-based ingredient solutions with the launch of its first protein isolate. VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 protein is available in the EMEA for functional food and beverage manufacturers.
Derived from peas, the new protein isolate contains a minimum of 80% protein, supporting manufacturers in making front-of-pack claims such as ‘high-in-protein’, across a variety of applications, including nutrition and sports bars, meat and dairy-alternative products, powdered and ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, baking mixes and better-for-you baked goods.
Severine Bensa, Regional Growth Platform Leader at Ingredion EMEA, said: “With shoppers looking to supplement a healthy lifestyle with high-protein foods from non-animal sources, manufacturers are looking to boost the nutritional profile of snacks and on-the-go foods and drinks with plant-derived sources of protein.”
Bensa explained that VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 protein has a higher protein content than protein concentrates. Characterised by a smooth, creamy texture and a flavour profile that is low in raw and green notes, VITESSENCE is also highly soluble with good emulsification, water-binding and gelification properties, helping to deliver good mouthfeel in liquid/beverage applications versus other concentrates.
The pea protein isolate is part of Ingredion’s growing line of plant protein solutions and is backed by Ingredion’s research and expertise in plant protein, ensuring that ingredients are closely monitored throughout the supply chain and meet high standards for safety, quality and consistency.
