Food and beverage manufacturers outside the dairy industry turn to dairy proteins for a variety of reasons.
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Next Proteins, a company built on products formulated with whey proteins, offers a variety of bars including Detour™, a premium energy bar that tastes like something you would find in the candy aisle. The 80g triple-layer caramel peanut flavor contains 30g protein, which comes mostly from the proprietary Designer Whey Protein™ blend of whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and hydrolyzed whey protein. The bars also contain calcium caseinate, nonfat dry milk solids and whole milk solids, which all contribute to the bar's protein content. Detour labels proudly proclaim that they are "Deluxe Whey Protein Energy Bars."