Recently, coffee drink manufacturers have entered the energy market with enhanced formulations, such as Starbucks’ Coffee Double Shot, a ready-to-drink, shot-sized coffee drink with a double dose of caffeine.
American food and beverage new product launches with the high-protein claim increased 26% from 2008-2009. This parallels global activity, as global food and beverage new product launches with the high-protein claim increased 40% from 2008-2009.
Instances of workers “brown bagging it” and bringing meals to work to save money has increased, as a result of the recession. In Asia, food and drink products with very specific positioning to workers is not uncommon.
Researchers uncover a
“digestive symbiosis” between milk oligosaccharides and Bifidobacteria .
The health benefits of other components found in milk--from CLA to whey
proteins--are being investigated and commercialized.
The functional beverages category is a continuing success story, and the credible health benefits of protein are placed to become part of that success.
From subtle dairy notes to exotic, powerful flavorings and textures added by ethnic cheeses, a multitude of processed food applications can benefit from the addition of these dairy-based ingredients.
With so many cheeses available today, there are several categories by which they can be referenced. Milk type, country of origin, region, handling, aging and texture are some of the various classification strategies that have been used.
Touting protein content is hot. Soy, dairy, pea, rice, egg and other proteins contribute nutritional value, while interest in gluten-free foods continues to grow.
Touting protein content is hot. Soy, dairy, pea, rice, egg and other proteins contribute nutritional value, while interest in gluten-free foods continues to grow.