In response to the explosive growth of the plant-based protein industry, NP Nutra® has added a new product category to their growing portfolio of premium ingredients specifically featuring plant protein ingredients.
Recent Nielsen data reveals plant-based food sales have risen 20 percent over the last year to more than $3.3 billion. Clearly, plant-based options are no longer just reserved for the small niche of vegan or vegetarian. These outstanding sales figures are driving product developers worldwide to seek out premium plant-based proteins and include them in their innovative functional food, beverage and dietary supplement formulations.
NP Nutra’s Plant Protein category is an extensive list of certified organic ingredients which includes the most popular plant proteins:
- Pea Protein Powder
- Hemp Protein Powder and Hemp Protein Flour
- Brown Rice Protein Powder
- Chia Protein Powder
- Sacha Inchi Protein Powder
In addition to these, NP Nutra® offers a variety of green ingredients which are surprisingly protein-rich, including Alfalfa Grass, Barley Grass, Chlorella (cracked cell), Kale, Matcha, Spinach and Spirulina.
Since it can be challenging for product developers to select from such a wide selection of protein ingredients, NP Nutra® has simplified the process by developing unique proprietary protein blends which can be packaged and used as is or added as a protein boosting ingredient.
Green Balance Alkalizing Blend® is a synergistic formula of concentrated alkaline superfoods which provide a valuable source of naturally occurring phytonutrients, chlorophyll, live enzymes and bioavailable vitamins and minerals.
NutraProtein Power Blend® is a specially formulated nutritional blend of superior plant-based proteins, essential amino acids and other vital nutrients, pleasantly flavored and naturally sweetened with lo han guo (monkfruit). Currently available in greens and chocolate flavors, this powerful blend boasts an impressive 59 gr of plant-based protein per 100 gr of blend.
Plant-based protein is popping up in product applications everywhere including non-dairy foods and beverages like creamers, milks, smoothies, yogurts, cheese alternatives including cream, sliced and shredded options, egg alternatives which mimic the flavor and texture of real eggs and meat alternatives like sausages, burgers and crumbles. All NP Nutra® ingredients are selected and validated by Triple-T Verification™ supply chain verification program which ensures pure, traceable ingredients – sustainably sourced from farmers, of the highest quality and purity and processed at certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
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