High protein and fiber ingredient with emulsifying properties
PRO50 is a novel high-protein, high-fiber ingredient designed to enhance meat product formulations by improving structural integrity, flavor, and nutritional profile while maintaining a clean label and reducing sodium content. It offers excellent emulsifying properties and sustainability benefits.
Overview
PRO50 is an innovative ingredient developed by Proteo Biotech, designed to be integrated into various food matrices, particularly in hybrid meat products. With over 50% protein and 23% fiber content, PRO50 significantly enhances the nutritional profile of food products. It also provides excellent water and oil binding capacities, contributing to improved structural integrity and processing stability. Moreover, its savory and umami flavor profile enhances overall taste while maintaining a clean label status.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Over 50% protein and 23% fiber content, boosting nutritional value
- Strong emulsifying properties for better texture and stability
- Enhances water and oil binding, improving product robustness
- Proven safety with FDA GRAS submission and EU Qualified Presumption of Safety
- Positive results in hybrid meat and vegan applications, such as vegan patties and chicken nuggets
- Sustainable production requiring significantly less water, land, and emitting less CO2 compared to traditional protein sources
Technology readiness level
PRO50 has reached a Technology Readiness Level of 8, indicating it has been tested and validated in operational environments. The ingredient has demonstrated successful integration into various products, such as ham, sausages, and vegan patties, showing improvements in flavor, texture, and binding capabilities.
About Proteo Biotech
Proteo Biotech is a biotechnology company specializing in precision fermentation to develop functional ingredients for the food and nutraceutical industries. The company utilizes an AI-driven platform to optimize the transformation of yeast into high-value proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Their proprietary technology is designed for scalability and consistency, aiming to provide a competitive, sustainable, and clean-label alternative to conventional, resource-intensive food production methods. By integrating these bio-based ingredients into various matrices such as plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, bakery products, and beverages, Proteo Biotech focuses on enhancing the nutritional and organoleptic properties of final products. The company operates globally, including a presence in the United States, and positions itself as a strategic partner to industry leaders seeking to transition toward more efficient and sustainable food systems. Through their advanced manufacturing processes, they seek to address critical global challenges like food security and the reduction of carbon footprints in industrial nutrition.
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