Protein Max
High Protein has been trending in every continent. Whether it's existing product with a protein boost, or new projects aimed at high protein content, manufacturers are finding new ways to reach an increasingly health conscious market.
Goal
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Introducing protein into an existing formulation without compromising structural integrity.
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Launching new protein based products with existing production line and parameters.
Challenges
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Choosing the right protein
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Balancing the recipe to ensure well rounded sensory profile
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Stable shelf-life
Solution
Proteins render a natural bite, ingredients are added for better crunch and ease processability.
Protein Chips
Recipe
As needed
0.3-0.5%
1-1.5%
1-2%
4-6%
20-30%
40-60%
DOSAGE
Starch
5-10%
Seasoning
Phosphate
Stabiliser
Protein Blend
Oil
Water
Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Steps
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Mix ground chicken with seasoning and phosphate in bowl chopper
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Blend till uniform
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Add half of water, Protein Blend and Stabiliser
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Blend till uniform
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Add in oil and blend
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Add remaining water starch then blend
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Spread onto sheet and bake at 150°C for 20-40 mins depending on thickness
High source of protein
Minimal shrinkage
Firm bite with crunch
Stable shelf life
What to expect?
Works with steaming, low temp drying
​Try different flavours
Phosphate free alternatives
Also works with plant proteins
Adapt formula for pets
How to adjust?
Sauce infused sausage
Sauce gels easily incorporated
Clean cross-section
Heat, pH, freeze-thaw stable
What to expect?
Saucy
Sausage
INGREDIENTS
Tomato sauce
Water
Texturant Blend
Flavours
DOSAGE
75-80%
15-20%
1.5-2%
1-2%
Recipe
Pesto
Curry
Steps
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Disperse Texturant Blend in water and stir until homogenous
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Gentle mix for 1 min
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Add tomato sauce to the mixture and mix for 1 min
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Heat mixture up to 85°C whilst mixing for 5 min
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Cool mixture to 2°C
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Cut gel into desired size then incorporate with meat matrix
​Try different flavours
Sauce gels can be various sizes
Same sauce gels can be used in different products
Gels can be frozen up to 2 weeks
Tomato Sauce
How to adjust?
Real Trial Pictures
Chicken Patty with Curry Sauce
Beer infused gels
Incorporated with beer gels and pork
Chicken Nuggets with Curry Sauce