Our SolvPro® team of experts is experienced in blending plant proteins for food and beverage manufacturers. It’s how we create complete plant protein systems. It’s also a great way to reach a color, flavor and functionality profile that is optimized for specific applications.
There are two areas a product developer should think about as they evaluate what blended protein systems work best in a formula.
Nutritional Considerations: What macro and micro nutrient targets are you trying to hit?
- Protein Concentration
- Nutritional Profile
- PDCAAS Score
- Allergen Risk
Sensory Considerations: What’s the product application, usage level and impact on key sensory attributes listed below?
- Flavor
- Color
- Functionality
- Processability
Market Considerations: Is the protein blend readily available and will it meet the cost targets for a specific product
- Crop and product availability
- Pricing
Osage Food Products’ SolvPro® team has developed many optimized plant protein blends designed for easy incorporation into a variety of applications. One of our most popular is SolvPro 012, which is a pea protein isolate/barley-rice protein isolate blend that has a PDCAAS score of 1.00. A couple interesting notes on this blend:
- It’s made with a new barley-rice protein made from spent brewers grains (upcycled barley) from the brewing process, so it is considered sustainable and environmentally friendly.
- The blend delivers superior solubility and a clean flavor and smooth mouthfeel, especially in ready-to- mix (RTM) powdered beverages.
- It has an exceptional amino acid profile and a PDCAAS of 1.0 delivering optimized nutritional attributes.
- It is available in a flavor masked version for a balanced and clean flavor profile.
The blend is fantastic for most applications, but it has a slightly darker color and contains barley gluten, so it may be inappropriate for some applications that require a lighter color and gluten free claims. It also may not be ideal for extruded snacks due to its high solubility characteristics.
For an extruded snack protein blend, our SolvPro024 is a blend of a functionally larger mesh pea protein isolate and brown rice protein concentrate that are designed specifically for bakery and extruded snack systems yet still delivers a complete protein and a PDCAAS of 1.0. Plus, it’s allergen-free so it can be used in allergen-free products.
Want more information on our blends? Contact us and we’ll send you a list.
