Arla Foods Ingredients has successfully developed fermented beverages that are high in protein while maintaining the product clarity – a new innovation in the healthy beverage space.
As evidenced by the continued popularity of kombucha, drinking yogurt and clear protein drinks, there is a high demand for novel ready-to-drink products. Recent innovations include fermented protein drinks, a solution that can deliver multiple health benefits as the protein supports the growth and activity of probiotics.
Based on the 100% whey-based hydrolyzates Lacprodan ® HYDRO.365 and Nutrilac ® FO-8571, the solution opens up new avenues for fermented protein drinks. Because of its ability to minimise clouding and sedimentation, it can be used to create high-protein fermented beverages that are as clear as protein-free alternatives.
Manufacturers can use it with thermophilic cultures to create fermented beverages, or with mesophilic cultures to create kombucha beverages, both of which contain high levels of probiotics—a key to satisfying consumer demand – and lactose free. And, interesting all of these can be produced on the standard yogurt processing production line.
Barbara Jensen, Sales Development Manager of Arla Foods Ingredients said, “The health beverage market is changing rapidly and the success of a category like kombucha has been phenomenal. Helping our customers lead the way in innovation has always been our goal. Now we are bringing customers to create the basis for a new fermented protein drink for consumers, this is a very exciting category. With this innovative solution, manufacturers can create on-trend beverages that not only contain high amounts of protein and probiotics, but also with the transparent, clear appearance that also helps manufacturers stand out in packaging.”
