25 Sep 2019 --- Whether dairy-derived or plant-based, protein is an ingredient whose reign shows no signs of slowing down. In this arena, protein fortification is the overarching trend linking two very different segments – dairy and plant-based. Consumer demand for protein-enriched products now extends beyond sports nutrition, to include senior nutrition, weight management and overall health and wellness. It is certainly no longer the domain of the infant nutrition category or “body-building” space. As protein applications expand, however, the focus shifts towards overcoming formulation hurdles. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with industry experts to find out how these challenges can be conquered.
