Proteins
Our wide range of dairy-based, plant-based and functional proteins offer excellent nutritional value and superior functional properties—like flavor, solubility and heat stability.
From extending shelf life, to improving flavor expression to delivering desired texture and nutrition, our Functional Protein Solutions can improve the overall quality of a wide range of products and contribute to delivering exceptional consumer experiences.
BarFlex® Whey Proteins
Whey protein isolates (WPIs) and concentrates (WPCs) that enable 100% whey formulations, minimize bar hardening and extends the shelf life of nutritional bars. It’s an excellent source of high-quality protein that gives bars a clean flavor and a long-lasting, chewy texture.
Our BarFlex 100 WPC was specifically designed and optimized for extrusion, delivering a range of exceptional starch-like textures without the inclusion of high quantities of starch making it ideal for bar and snack inclusions.
barGAIN® Protein Blends
A unique combination of dairy and plant proteins designed to enhance bar functionality, providing a softer texture, an extended shelf life and a clean flavor profile. It’s a complete protein solution for low-to-moderate protein bars, baked goods and cookies.
BarHarvest® Plant Proteins
Plant protein-based systems (non-soy) designed to deliver protein fortification in emerging plant-based bar, cereal, and snack applications without negatively impacting texture or shelf life. Delivers a variety of textures while minimizing the dryness, brittleness and hardness over shelf life commonly associated with plant proteins.
Our BarHarvest 100 Series was specifically designed and optimized for extrusion, delivering a less chalky, powdery and glassy texture during extrusion than other protein products, resulting in a range of exceptional textures.
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Our BarHarvest Pea Protein Series are functionally designed to allow for high levels of protein fortification without compromising taste and texture in bars, snacks and baked goods.
BarPro® Milk Proteins
Milk protein concentrates and isolates (MPCs & MPIs) designed to extend the shelf life of nutrition bars and minimize bar hardening. Truly Grass Fed™ option available. They’re an excellent source of high-quality protein with a short texture and a clean flavor profile.
Our BarPro 100 series was specifically designed and optimized for extrusion, delivering a range of exceptional starch-like textures without the inclusion of high quantities of starch making it ideal for extruded snacks, cereals and inclusions.
BevWise® Protein Systems
Protein fortification ingredient systems specifically for use in aseptic, hot fill and cold fill processing, providing exceptional nutritional attributes and functional benefits to high acid beverages (protein waters, functional juices, energy drinks, electrolyte beverages). Benefits include superior clarity, less astringency, and improved processing with better dispersion.
Crunchie™ Semi-Finished Extruded Pieces
Utilizing our BarPro, BarFlex and BarHarvest protein solutions, we’ve developed Crunchie extruded crisps, bites, loops, and curls.
Crisps
Small and round, Crisps are ideal for bar and snack inclusions, delivering exceptional texture and an enjoyable crunch to a product throughout shelf life, creating a delightful eating experience. Clean flavor requiring no masking. Visually appealing with consistent shape, size, and color. Contains high-quality milk (>74% - 85%*), whey (>70), or pea (50%) protein for an extra protein boost.
*85% milk protein available from Milk Crisps 125R
Bites
Large and round, Bites are ideal for use as a snack or cereal, delivering exceptional texture and an enjoyable crunch to a product throughout shelf life, creating a delightful eating experience. Clean flavor requiring no masking. Visually appealing with consistent shape, size, and color. Contains high-quality milk (>70%* - >74%) or pea (50%) protein for an extra protein boost. Perfect for applications where you might want to add a coating. Leverage our in-house coating capabilities and then you’re ready for your copacker.
* >70% milk protein, high fiber allowing for low net carbs available from Milk Bites 130
Loops
Circular in shape, Loops are ideal for use as a snack or cereal, delivering exceptional texture and an enjoyable crunch to a product throughout shelf life, creating a delightful eating experience. Clean flavor requiring no masking. Visually appealing with consistent shape, size, and color. Contains high-quality milk (>70%* - >74%) or pea (50%) protein for an extra protein boost. Perfect for applications where you might want to add a coating. Leverage our in-house coating capabilities and then you’re ready for your copacker.
* >70% milk protein, high fiber allowing for low net carbs available from Milk Loops 130
Curls
Long and curved, Curls are ideal for use as a snack, delivering exceptional texture and an enjoyable crunch to a product throughout shelf life, creating a delightful eating experience. Clean flavor requiring no masking. Visually appealing with consistent shape, size, and color. Contains high-quality milk (>70%* - >74%) or pea (50%) protein for an extra protein boost.
* >70% milk protein, high fiber allowing for low net carbs available from Milk Curls 130
Learn more about our Protein Solutions for Extruded Inclusions, Snacks & Cereal
NutraSol® Functional Protein Fortification Systems
These milk protein ingredients fortify food and beverage systems with proteins that meet specific functionality requirements or claims (such as micellar casein). They’re an excellent solution for ready-to-drink beverages, powder drink mixes, yogurts and other dairy foods.
OptiSol® 1000 Series
A range of functional dairy protein ingredients that improve product processing and flavor, enhance creaminess and texture and support clean label initiatives. rBST free and Grade A options available. Our OptiSol 1005 and 1007 are advanced whey protein concentrates that allow for increased protein levels in high heat processed applications.
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ProTherma®
An agglomerated hydrolyzed whey protein designed for use in hot ready-to-mix powdered beverage and food applications. ProTherma protein is heat stable, soluble and high in protein. An excellent solution for ready-to-mix hot coffees, teas, cocoas, malts, soups, oatmeals, coffee creamers and coffee pods.
Thermax® Heat-Stable Whey Proteins
Heat-stable whey proteins that offer excellent nutritional value imparting a clean flavor, depending on degree of hydrolysis. Manufactured from sweet whey using an advanced ultrafiltration process, Thermax proteins are designed for UHT and retort processing conditions. They’re heat-stable at neutral pH, soluble over a wide pH range and available with protein content from 70% to 90%. An excellent solution for a wide variety of baked goods, bars and snacks.
UltraHi® Protein Yogurt Technology
A unique patent-pending technology allowing for the creation of high protein yogurt products, beyond anything available on the market today. A combination of process and ingredient, it allows for different textures and fermented dairy formats (spoonable, spreadable, and drinkable). Available as functional whey and milk protein.
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