High-protein alternatives

Taste, texture and health

Pump up the protein!

Health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking plant-based protein from a wider range of traditional foods - from bars & cereal to pasta; to high-performance ready-to-mix and ready-to-drink shakes.

The good news: our experts can work with you to create products with our palette-pleasing plant proteins and fortification with our vitamins and micronutrients – to create the most delicious and nutritious high-protein food and drinks. Along the way, we can support you with application development, nutritional science, regulatory and front-of-pack claims application.

But our solutions for plant-based food and drinks aren’t just good for people; they also benefit the planet. Just one example is our highly versatile plant protein isolate Vertis™CanolaPRO®. It’s the only commercially available upcycled protein with a PDCAAS = 1 rating and can deliver outstanding sensory qualities in everything from bars and cereals to spaghetti and shakes.

Tackling your key challenges in high-protein food

To succeed in plant-based protein alternatives you need a partner that understands the trends driving consumer preference; and knows how to deliver the qualities needed to help you create differentiated products.

Planet-friendly plants

Demand is strong for non-artificial ingredients that are sustainably sourced and manufactured – with less waste.

Taste & texture

Consumers want plant-based protein alternatives that are nutritious and delicious. Getting the sensory qualities right is a big challenge.

Tackling intolerance

Catering to the growing number of consumers with food allergies – as well as those looking for non-GMO foods.

Mind the gap!

Bridging the nutritional gap between animal-and-plant based proteins is essential for meeting the needs of health-conscious consumers.

Mix it up!

Ready-to-mix protein powders have the potential to meet all kinds of consumer needs - from ‘weight managers’ looking for satiety through nutritious yet delicious protein; to fitness enthusiasts striving for high performance and easy digestibility (without soy).

Here our Vertis™CanolaPRO® plant protein isolate enables you to create a product that contains all essential amino acids that tastes great without the lumps, grittiness or aftertaste that consumers have come to expect from plant-based protein drinks.

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Seriously protein-rich bars & cereals

As consumers look to cereal-based products as an increasing source of protein-based food, our family of Vertis™ Plant Proteins are ideal for use in everything from a nutritious breakfast to healthy snacks to sports bars and savory bites.

In fact, our experts even created crispy concepts to demonstrate how easy it can be to increase the protein content of these popular products – using our Vertis™CanolaPRO® plant protein isolate. Tuck in!

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Pasta with a plant-based protein twist

Looking to boost plant protein in your pasta? Our portfolio of Vertis™ Plant Proteins can help you appeal to health-conscious pasta lovers looking for more nutritious, high-protein, low-carb and gluten-free options – with no compromise on the delicious taste and texture.

In fact, our own experts even created a palette-pleasing 30% protein pasta concept using our canola and pea-based proteins to demonstrate how.

Vertis™ CanolaPRO® High Protein Pasta