As consumer interest in protein continues to grow, new expectations in terms of sustainability, transparency, animal welfare and the like, are transforming the market and urging food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers to continuously innovate. To support these emerging trends, Epi Ingredients is launching its first ever protein concentrate, EPIPROT 60 UL.

“As a major food producer, we have a responsibility to contribute to people’s quality of life through our products. This is why we are fully committed to assist our customers by supplying sustainable, high-quality ingredients designed to tackle their current challenges as well as to meet consumers ever evolving requirements,” explained Mathieu Lucot, marketing manager at Epi Ingredients.

EPIPROT, which also includes caseinates and acid caseins and will soon feature additional offerings of milk protein concentrates and isolates. EPIPROT 60 UL is a milk protein concentrate containing 60% total native protein. It is produced directly from fresh milk using a unique ultra-low heat process that allows for minimal denaturation and optimal functional & nutritional properties. It also preserves the 80/20 casein/native whey protein ratio unadulterated.

Dairy proteins are considered high-quality proteins as they provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids as well as excellent digestibility and bioavailability. “And Epi Ingredients takes it a step further with full control over the entire value chain from field to fork as well as the implementation of its very comprehensive CSR initiative, Passion du Lait; ultimately allowing us to offer the highest quality, most natural and safest ingredients possible,” added Mr. Lucot. 

The company said EPIPROT 60 UL offers superior gelling, emulsifying, and water retention capabilities, and enhances creaminess and mouthfeel in low-fat, high-protein applications. EPIPROT 60 UL presents a superior nutritional profile high in native calcium and low-lactose. This new ingredient can be incorporated into a wide range of applications such as cheese, yogurt, quark, beverages, nutritional products and more.