Seaweed protein: a new resource for more competitive proteins

the American Seaweed Company
TerraVia
currently produces a range of all-seaweed-sourced protein components that are rich in proteins of approximately
63%
, as well as dietary fiber, lipids, and trace nutrients such as
, such as serotonin and zelk. This whole seaweed protein is extracted from the original microalgae, which convert sugar into fats and proteins through the fermentation process.Whole Seaweed Protein Advantage Unlike the pea protein that has emerged in recent years, the company produces whole seaweed proteins that have a neutral taste and do not interact with other ingredients in the product formulation, mainly because the algae cell walls have not changed, which means that the protein content is stable at a variety of temperatures and
pH
conditions without adding additional sticky and tough ingredients.Mark, senior vice president and general manager of
TerraVia
's food and ingredients industry, said the addition of new seaweed proteins to low-
PH
beverages, such as tropical juice shakes, does not require the addition of carbides to stop protein coagulation, keeping product labels clean.algae protein does not interact with other components, which is one of its most obvious advantages with plant-sourced proteins. When these formulations are used, proteins and nutrients are protected by the walls of algae cells. This protective effect ensures that these ingredients do not change under challenging conditions such as low
pH
drinks, raw dough, smooth condiments and low moisture products such as salty biscuits. This also means that drinks can hold clean and fresh properties, and food no longer becomes thick and dry over time.Finally, from a nutritional point of view, whole seaweed protein is easy to digest, rich in
amino acids (especially arginine and glutamate), dietary fiber, healthy fats, and micronutrients such as lolatin and zephalt.Whole Seaweed Protein products are rich and diverse Currently, the ingredient can be used in many foods, such as baked goods, snacks, beverages, dietary supplements and nutrition bars, and consumers expect to see more products containing this ingredient in the coming year. To achieve this goal,
Via
has been working with leading food companies and sustainable food developers in the United States, Europe and South America.AlgaVia
has applied whole seaweed protein ingredients to a number of products that are already on sale in major U.S. stores, including
OLLY
protein shakes (currently available in
1800
stores),
Enjoy Life Foods
Baking Mix, and
K
'

Chocolate. However, more products made from whole seaweed protein ingredients are still in the development stage, mainly because product formulat designers are looking for new vegetarian proteins that do not contain allergen sources. The company is currently planning to apply the ingredient to other areas, including appetizers, salad seasonings, cereals, cheese derivatives, biscuits, paints, cooking sauces, yogurt and
RTM
supplements.The head of TerraVia
says the best in the protein market is that it is vegan, allergen-free, non-GMO and more natural and healthy than other animal proteins. In addition, whole seaweed protein can be processed in a few days by high efficiency production, does not require a large number of farmland to grow, with a high degree of scalability. In addition to these points.algae protein is more expensive than other proteins, prices are not a barrier for producers to find alternative sources of protein. Consumers are already aware of the superior value of whole seaweed proteins, which in some ways can drive market growth in these products.According to Thebridge Media, product packaging names that contain whole seaweed protein are also diverse, such as
Enjoy Life Foods
describing whole seaweed protein as seaweed protein and
OLLY
describing it as golden spout. Consumer surveys show that whole seaweed protein is favored by consumers because it not only has high-quality protein, but also contains macro and micro nutrients such as dietary fiber.the company's whole seaweed protein is a vegetarian product and an ideal product for vegetarians. Food and beverage producers are currently studying seaweed protein from a variety of perspectives to produce products that are of good quality, good taste and sustainable development of positive natural health products.