September 2011/NutraSolutions -- Fonterra Ingredients, at this summer’s IFT, featured a high-protein smoothie fortified with ElevateProtein™ 515 Whey Protein Concentrate. This delicious, silky-textured peach yogurt smoothie contained 26g of high-quality dairy protein per 12 fl oz serving--three times more protein than yogurt, the company claims. Consumer benefits would include managing hunger and reducing snacking; and it is a convenient way to increase daily protein intake, while managing weight. The key ingredient, ElevateProtein 515, can be used at high levels of protein without grittiness or gelling, and it is claimed to double or triple the protein content of yogurt without compromising sensory appeal. Fonterra Ingredients, www.fonterra.com NS