Roundup: Ingredients

Here is your roundup for the latest ingredients news. Next week’s roundup will focus on packaging. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected]

• In a new report entitled “Plant Proteins: Present & Future,” Lux Research evaluates 24 crops and their attractiveness as plant protein sources.
• Bunge Loders Croklaan, a key supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has strengthened mitigation of 3-MCPDe (3-monochloropropanediol esters) in its oils portfolio ahead of expected European legislation.
• New brand Bright Barley has launched a range of three vegan shakes, using the UK’s first alternative milk made from barley.
• FrieslandCampina Ingredients has unveiled a new high concentration protein gel concept that “could be a game-changer” for sports nutrition brands.
• Loryma has developed a perfectly balanced recipe for fried sausages based on wheat ingredients.