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Four Case Studies on Developing Protein-Based Products [Presentation]

Four Case Studies on Developing Protein-Based Products [Presentation]

Abstract: Strong consumer demand for protein rich-foods is creating new opportunities in the CPG landscape. Consumers are actively seeking out different proteins including plant based, cultivated, and conventional animal sources. The choice of which protein used in...

Improved Protein Quality Through Blending & Processing [Presentation]

Improved Protein Quality Through Blending & Processing [Presentation]

Abstract: Interest in plant-based protein products has led to innovative consumer products whose success is aided by protein content marketing claims and Nutrition Facts panel information. In the U.S., the accuracy of these claims is regulated through the Protein...

Dietary Protein Consumption

Dietary Protein Consumption

COMMON MYTHS REGARDING dietary protein were a key focus of the presentation, titled “New News About Protein: How Much is Too Much…and Not Enough,” provided by Steve Hertzler, Ph.D., RD, Sr. Scientist, Clinical Research, Abbott Nutrition. “Can protein give you energy?”...

U.S. Consumer Protein Dollar Spending

U.S. Consumer Protein Dollar Spending

MORE THAN HALF OF U.S. CONSUMERS say that they have protein at every meal. That equates to over 300 billion meals with protein per year in the U.S. and Canada. “Of these consumers, 31% say that the source of their protein does matter, and 20% are actively monitoring...

Sustainable Protein Food Strategies

Sustainable Protein Food Strategies

THE CHALLENGES OF AND POTENTIAL steps toward achieving and maintaining a sustainable, global protein supply were the focus of a presentation focused on sustainable protein food strategies from Clyde Don, Ph.D., a consultant in the food science and green chemical...

Protein Quality Measurements, Claims

Protein Quality Measurements, Claims

INITIALLY, PROTEIN ASSESSMENT involves gathering evidence necessary to support protein claims on food labels. In his presentation titled “The Impact of Processing on Protein Quality Measurements: Implications for Protein Content Claims,” James D. House, Ph.D., of the...

Plant vs Animal Protein Functionality

Plant vs Animal Protein Functionality

“FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN dairy and plant proteins will affect performance in beverage and bar applications,” said Hong Jiang, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research, in her presentation titled “Characterization of Functional and Sensory Properties of Commercial...

Sports Nutrition and Specialty Diets

Sports Nutrition and Specialty Diets

MARIE SPANO, MSC, RD, CSCS, CSSD, leading Sports Nutrition Expert began her talk, “Sports Nutrition and Specialty Diets: From Keto to Vegan,” by emphasizing that protein isn’t only for bodybuilders. Sports nutrition and specialty diets play a powerful role in weight...