O destaque é da proteína vegetal

According to a survey carried out by the Good Food Institute (GFI), almost 60% of Brazilians changed their diets during the pandemic, starting to consume more plant-based foods and reducing the consumption of animal protein and derivatives such as dairy products.

Thus, alternative proteins have become a promising market in Brazil and around the world, with products that offer health, well-being and options for people with dietary restrictions.

The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to take advantage of the growing popularity of proteins such as peas and broad beans, and vegetable bases such as oats and coconut, as consumers steer away from more established ingredients like almonds and soy to launch dairy substitute products.

The plant-based trend may draw attention to protein quality (in addition to quantity), which creates opportunities for innovative, high-quality protein ingredients and blends to achieve a complete nutritional profile.

Due to these nutritional requirements, bean protein has attracted interest in Europe, Oceania and North America. The addition of broad bean is made to complement the amino acid profile and improve texture in various food applications.

Interest and launches with fava bean protein are growing in Europe, Oceania and North America. The inclusion of fava beans, in addition to bringing innovation, is made to complement the amino acid profile and improve texture in various food applications.