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The division left a gap, which brands are just now starting to fill. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“First came the ultra-filtered milks, which bumped protein levels from 8 grams to 13 or more,” Fahlin explains. “Now, we’re seeing innovation on the plant-based side, as a handful of entrants launch products touting double-digit protein levels paired with viscosities more akin to dairy milk than a performance shake.”\u003c/p>\u003cp >Virginia Dare’s Caputo says that consumers are seeking out plant-based products for a variety of reasons, but the two most popular factors being that such options are better for their health and better for the planet.\u003c/p>\u003cp >“The pandemic put the spotlight on personal health, and so many consumers have been adopting healthier lifestyle choices, such as increasing their protein consumption and pursuing more plant-based or ‘flexitarian’ diets,” he says. \u003c/p>\u003cp >Steve Gumeny, product manager for rice ingredients and functional proteins for Parsippany, N.J.-based BENEO, also notes that health and sustainability are “the core motivations” for consumers to diversify their diets with plant-based options. \u003c/p>\u003cp >BENEO’s global plant-based survey found that 48% of global consumers are interested in plant-based food and drink. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“Interestingly, when looking at U.S. respondents, BENEO’s global plant-based survey indicated that, while 42% of U.S. consumers are interested in trying plant-based products, only 22% of those respondents said that they were flexitarians,” Gumeny says. “So, while many seem willing to try an alternative, fewer seem willing to fully identify with the trend. 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These proteins deliver key functional attributes for various applications, taste clean and have neutral coloring. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“Plus, our vast plant-based ingredients portfolio provides key optionality to pinpoint the right plant protein or blend of plant proteins to achieve the desired sensory and nutrition targets,” she notes. “Additionally, with our holistic approach to application formulation and deep technical and ingredient interaction expertise, we combine our quality plant proteins with our wider ingredient library and cutting-edge technologies to support the creation of delicious protein-packed beverages.”\u003c/p>\u003cp >Bradford explains that the company’s hydrocolloids and texture stabilizers help achieve ideal mouthfeel for an array of beverage applications.\u003c/p>\u003cp >BENEO’s Gumeny also shares that the company uses several plant-based sources “to truly replicate the mouthfeel and nutritional profile of dairy.” While more familiar plant-based items can be found on the front of packaging, Gumeny says that they are not always leading the formulas. He stresses the importance of keeping the consumers’ expectations in mind when creating a formula.\u003c/p>\u003cp >Kerry’s Power says that, in order to support new product innovations, beverage-makers will need plant proteins with additional functionality.\u003c/p>\u003cp >“Plant proteins that offer the same functionality as dairy or collagen protein will allow the development of plant-based alternatives to the more typical animal-derived protein fortified beverages currently available,” he explains. “For example, the opportunity for ‘refreshing protein’ is growing. Protein-rich drinks traditionally have been creamy and indulgent in texture. A soluble pea protein would support the development of an allergen-free, low pH functional water that would deliver thirst quenching and refreshment benefits with a protein claim and address a market gap.” \u003c/p>\u003cp >Power adds that these types of products are now offerings in the market, and Kerry offers these plant protein ingredients. Right now, popular plants in beverage formulations are pea, soy and rice. Hydrolsyed or “non-intact” plant proteins are appropriate where more functionality is needed, he says, as these proteins can overcome some formulation challenges. \u003c/p>\u003cp >Likewise, Vince Cavallini, manager of beverage, dairy and convenience foods applications at Cargill, says that pea proteins are increasing in popularity.\u003c/p>\u003cp >“On the protein front, pea protein has become the go-to protein-fortifying ingredient for today’s plant-based beverages,” he says. “It’s high in protein — Cargill’s option from PURIS is at least 80% protein — and it has a solid PDCAAS (protein digestibility corrected amino acid score) of 0.78, well above most plant proteins.”\u003c/p>\u003cp >Virginia Dare’s Caputo notes the importance of packaging, as consumers are looking beyond the simple “plant-based” label. Consumers have become more inquisitive, he says, regarding the ingredients and flavors of their plant-based products. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“With a large segment of the market paying attention to the label, brands are counting on their suppliers to be aware of the negative associations with artificial ingredients, food technology and processing methods,” he says. \u003c/p>\u003cp >Caputo adds that delivering on preferred plant-based taste “requires a customized solution for taste enhancement” while also maintaining a short ingredient list that is both natural and powerful. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“Consumers want to enjoy plant-based beverages without trade-offs,” he says. “To compete in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, plant-based beverages must meet the high taste, texture and nutrition benchmarks that dairy- and animal-based products have set.”\u003c/p>\u003cp >Virginia Dare’s chemists use a Taste Improvement platform to expand their flavor library and achieve preferred taste in plant-based beverages. Caputo says that many flavors are the perfect complement for plant protein. \u003c/p>\u003cp >“Plant proteins often deviate from the norm on flavors, simply because they are trying to mask off-notes,” he says. “Flavor is such a critical piece of a plant-based product, as this is what motivates consumers to try something new and have repeat purchases.”\u003c/p>\u003cp >\u003cstrong >Factoring in potential problems\u003c/strong>\u003cbr />BENEO’s Gumeny notes that, while there are many choices for plant-based proteins, not all proteins are created equal, notably in the area of sustainability.\u003c/p>\u003cp >“The growing and processing of plant-based proteins vary widely in terms of energy usage, fertilizer usage and other factors that could leave an even larger imprint,” he says. “Our Plant-based and Hybrids Survey 2023 demonstrates that 74% of global consumers consider faba beans a sustainable source of protein. 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