'Next Generation' Plant-Based Protein Offers More Formulation Options

A recent study by Dutch market analysis firm FutureBridge revealed four “next-generation” proteins that offer more formulation options for the plant-based protein market

The company said that while the plant-based protein market is growing — expected to reach $10.

The company believes that manufacturers need to start looking beyond wheat, soy and pea proteins to more diverse crops

Its new plant protein assay combines the company's startup database with in-house software and data analytics, the company said

Mung beans have many of the same amino acids as eggs, providing gelling and emulsifying properties

Chickpeas are becoming an alternative to pea protein

Coconut is popular in the growing alternative dairy industry

Seaweed is expected to grow in popularity over the next few years due to the demand for clean label umami in the alternative seafood segment

Sarah Bronner, principal analyst for food and nutrition at FutureBridge, said food and beverage companies must look to the next wave of plant-based proteins to provide more options in product formulation

(Source: Food and Beverage Industry Micro Journal)

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