High-protein milk delivering protein enrichment with cost-efficient formulation and added nutritional benefits.
Driving Protein Nutrition with Cost-Efficient Formulation
Consumers are increasingly seeking convenient and nutritious beverages that support active lifestyles and higher protein intake. High-protein milk has emerged as an accessible everyday format, offering a familiar way to incorporate more protein into the diet without compromising convenience.
At the same time, formulators are facing the challenge of delivering higher protein levels while managing formulation costs due to rising cost pressures and price volatility of whey protein. Alternative dairy proteins such as Calcium Caseinate can provide an effective approach to increasing protein content while supporting cost optimisation and maintaining a neutral taste profile.
Beyond protein enrichment, nutritional fortification presents an opportunity to further enhance the value of proposition of high-protein milk. Iron fortification can provide a practical way to increase dietary iron intake through a familiar everyday format. This creates an opportunity to combine protein enrichment with targeted nutritional fortification, while maintaining the desired stability and sensory profile.
Concept Highlight
- High-Protein Formulation: Delivers a high-protein nutritional profile designed for consumers looking for convenient ways to increase their protein intake.
- Cost-Optimised Formulation: Supports cost-efficient protein enrichment through the use of Calcium Caseinate as a key protein source, offering an alternative approach to whey-dominant protein systems.
- Enhanced Nutrition: Provides added nutritional value through iron fortification, supporting the development of nutritionally enhanced milk beverages.
- Optimised Product Stability: Provides good protein dispersion and physical stability, complemented by flavour solutions for balanced sweetness and sensory performance.
Key Formulation Solutions
- Calcium Caseinate: Serves as a key protein source to increase overall protein content while maintaining a neutral taste profile and supporting cost-efficient protein enrichment.
- Carrageenan: Helps control sedimentation and protein aggregation while increasing viscosity, supporting improved protein dispersion and physical stability.
- Sweet Masker Flavour: Helps mask the lingering aftertaste associated with artificial sweeteners, delivering a cleaner and more pleasant sweetness profile.
- Iron: Enables iron fortification to enhance the nutritional value of the finished product.
- Flavour System: Vanilla and malt flavours complement the milk profile, helping create a balanced and enjoyable taste experience.
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