Merit Functional Foods introduced two ingredient innovations at the recent SupplySide West 2021 conference in Las Vegas.

One is a protein bar concept that provides 20g of plant protein per 60g serving and is made with a blend of two of Merit’s proprietary ingredients: Puratein® and Peazazz®. The other is a ready-to-mix protein powder made from Peazazz® and Puratein® C with almost 77% protein content.

Both concepts achieve a PDCAAS of 1.0. PDCAAS stands for Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score. It's a rating approved by the FDA and FAO/WHO to evaluate the quality of a protein. 1 is the highest score, on par with cow's milk and eggs.

Here's more about Merit’s portfolio of ingredients.

Peazazz® is a pea protein with 90% of purity and high solubility that imparts a smooth mouthfeel without added texturants or gums.

Puratein® is a line of canola ingredients with 90% of purity. It's comprised of three products:

• Puratein® HS: it has high oil-binding and low water-binding capacity that prevents protein bars from hardening over time
• Puratein® C: it has whipping, foaming, and gelling properties that make it ideal for vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free bakery applications
• Puratein® G: it has gelling, binding, and emulsification properties for plant-based foods and beverages

Merit’s portfolio also includes Peazac®, a creamier pea-based ingredient that that can be used in ready-to-mix beverages as a 1:1 replacement for pea protein currently on the market.

These ingredients are produced in Merit’s state-of-the-art facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba and are GMO-free.

According to a report by FutureBridge, canola protein is poised to replace soy as the main plant protein in the next five years. Pea protein is also set to experience a massive growth, which research by Global Market Insights estimates at 12% CAGR between 2021 and 2027.

To find out more about Merit Functional Foods, visit their website meritfoods.com or use the button below to request more info.