ADM has launched eight new plant-based protein ingredients in North America and Europe, each tailored to specific food and beverage applications. Plant-based proteins can help consumers get protein from a diverse range of sources, which 86% of consumers surveyed said is healthier, in a recent survey the company conducted.

“Protein is one of the most dynamic areas of nutrition, with consumers now asking for more variety, functionality, and choices than ever before,” said Greg Dodson, vice president of protein for North America. “With new ingredient introductions and expanding capabilities in facilities across the globe, ADM is uniquely positioned to not only meet that demand at scale, but to also help shape the future of protein innovation.”

The new protein ingredinets include:

•    ProFam 883: Soy protein isolate with clean taste, high solubility and dispersibility for ideal smoothness and great-tasting, protein-rich beverages and powders.

•    ProFam 894: Soy protein isolate with clean taste, light color and medium viscosity, ideal for Greek-style yogurt alternatives, yogurt drinks and dairy alternatives.

•    Arcon IH: Lower viscosity, functional soy protein concentrate designed to support formulation cost-in-use while maintaining the texture and juiciness consumers expect in applications like ham and pork chops.

•    Arcon SB: Soy protein concentrate delivering texture and functionality while improving product yield cost-effectively in applications including sausages and ground meat applications like meatballs and taco meat.

•    Arcon 412: Cost-effective soy protein concentrate supporting optimal texture and juiciness in many meat applications like deli meats and chicken nuggets.

•    Pea Flour: Pea flour that requires no allergen labelling with neutral color and flavor for minimal formulation impact, and contains fiber to help food manufacturers address nutritional demands. This ingredient works well in applications like batters and breadings along with baked goods and cereal, with the added benefits of being gluten-free and non-GMO.

•    European-sourced Arcon R: Soy protein concentrate with clean taste, neutral color and versatile functionality through different available sizes (coarse, 100 mesh, 200 mesh) and supporting high and low moisture extrusion, meat alternatives, meat extension, bakery applications and dry extrusion.

•    European-sourced Arcon T: New portfolio of textured soy protein concentrates providing clean taste and formulation flexibility through diverse structure choices and designed for extended meat products and plant-based alternatives.

ADM’s legacy in plant-based proteins dates back to the 1960s, when it introduced the world’s first textured vegetable protein from soy. The company now focuseso n isolates and functional concentrates to help customers address supply and new consumer demands globally. The range of proteins are designed for meat alternatives, extensions, hybrids/blends, dairy alternatives, beverages, baked goods, snacks, and specialized nutrition products.

“By expanding our protein portfolio, we’re giving customers more precise, functional solutions that will perform across a wide range of applications,” said Tony Payne, senior director of creation, design, and development. “This is about delivering choice, and giving consumers access to protein sources that are backed by decades of plant-based expertise and global innovation.”

“From our state of the art, 36,000 square-foot protein solutions center in Decatur, Illinois, to our innovation center on the grounds of Wageningen University in the Netherlands, our SojaProtein facility in Serbia, and our customer creation and innovation center in Hortolandia, Brazil, our regionally-sourced supply of plant proteins ensures that we can deliver consistent, high-performing solutions tailored to local market needs,” said Payne.