A study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting found whey protein to be more effective in developing lean muscle when compared with soy protein, reported the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va.
Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets. One way is with beverages. Selecting the appropriate sweetener for a protein beverage can be challenging.
Protein is hot. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va., 54% of U.S. consumers say they are trying to get more protein in their diet. One way for consumers to boost the protein content of their diet is via protein drinks. Whether they are high-acid or low-acid, chocolate or vanilla, fruit-flavored or coffee-based, virtually all protein drinks contain a sweetener.
Dairy processors got a first-hand look at the new ingredients and flavors for dairy foods at the IFT 12 Annual Meeting + Food Expo last month in Las Vegas.
A line of GMO-free potato-based maltodextrins is manufactured by Emsland Group under the Kyrosan brand name and available through American Key Food Products.
NovaGreen is a producer of inulin, a soluble dietary fiber that is in high demand among retailers and processed food manufacturers because of its versatility, its low-caloric nature and its health benefits, including its ability to increase calcium absorption and promote intestinal bacteria growth.
PL Thomas is the exclusive North American sales and marketing representative for black currants under an agreement with New Zealand-based Just the Berries (JTB), a grower and processor of black currant derivations (Ribes nigrum L).