Protein waters without the taste of protein? It’s clearly possible, says Arla Foods Ingredients

A unique new product from Arla Foods Ingredients overcomes the taste and mouthfeel issues that have long challenged manufacturers of clear protein waters.

Demand for functional high-protein beverages is as high as ever. Innova Market Insights reports that “protein-rich innovations are surging” as more Americans turn to physical activity to improve their health.¹

Clear protein waters deliver many of the nutritional benefits demanded by consumers in a convenient format. However, until now product developers have faced issues around ​ astringent taste and dry mouthfeel. This has led brands to be reluctant when it comes to launching new protein ready-to-drink beverages and challenged them in meeting consumer demands for tasty and healthy protein drinks.¹

Lacprodan^® ISO.Water from Arla Foods Ingredients is a game-changing solution. Specially designed for clear beverages, the new 100% whey protein isolate ingredient offers great mouthfeel without the taste of protein, creating flavor options not previously possible.

Troels Laursen, Director, Health & Performance Nutrition at Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “This is a ground-breaking solution that will create a new standard for clear protein drinks. In the past, manufacturers have been able to use whey protein to meet demand for high-quality protein content and convenience. Now they can add great taste and mouthfeel to that list, ticking all the boxes for a successful product launch.”

Lacprodan^® ISO.Water is ideal for use in ready-to-drink protein beverages. Made in Europe, it is sugar-free*, fat-free* and lactose-free**, as well as Halal, Kosher and non-GMO. Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase the new product at this week’s SupplySide West (17th and 18th October in Las Vegas).

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1) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Innova Market Insights, 2019

* According to EU Regulation (EC) 1924/2006

** Our product is free of lactose because it has been specially processed to completely remove lactose from the food according to 21 CFR §101.113(e)(1).