Today’s consumers expect a lot from the foods and beverages they consume. They desire clean labels, nutritional/health-related benefits and convenience — all without sacrificing taste.
Coupled with a growing interest in plant-based foods and a rising awareness of the importance of optimizing essential nutrients, especially protein, manufacturers are having to balance many needs. As a result, we’ve seen the emergence of the “blend trend” — combining more than one complementary protein source in any food, beverage or supplement to enhance benefits.