Promiko by Tirlán: Cross flow microfiltration

FUELLING STRENGTH

WHAT IS PROMIKO?

Promiko is a Whey Protein Isolate (WPI). WPI is the purest form of protein powder, the whey protein is isolated through a micro filtration process which eliminates elements like carbohydrates, minerals and fats leaving behind a product with a protein which is 100% native in structure with a protein content greater than 90%.

Promiko is manufactured using fresh Irish milk. Our Cross Flow Microfiltration process creates a highly pure WPI with very low levels of fat and lactose, containing all the essential amino acids vital for human health. Promiko has a protein content greater than 90%.

PROMIKO FUELLING STRENGTH

Promiko WPI is made with excellence and uncompromising quality. From the persistence and determination of our farmers who provide the highest quality Irish milk, through to our uncompromising production processes, we put our strengths into fuelling our customers strengths.

To ensure Promiko is of the highest quality we maintain control and oversight of the entire supply chain, ensuring full traceability from grassland to customer.

PROTEIN WITH A GREEN HEART

Ireland has some of the best grass growing conditions in the world which means our cows can graze outside on grass for long periods of time. As this grazing system is closer to a cow’s natural environment, it is preferable from an animal welfare perspective and research suggests that it results in lower contribution to methane emissions.

Grass fed milk has also been shown to have a significantly higher content of a variety of beneficial nutrients, including protein and fat, making it a better raw material.

We believe grass based production is a cost effective, environmentally friendly and efficient way to feed dairy herds. In Ireland our natural environments consists of grasslands that make up 80% of our agricultural land. This makes for the most carbon efficient dairy production in the EU and an annual grass growth rate that exceeds the EU average by more than one third.

We are a founding member of Origin Green which is the Irish National Food Sustainability Programme initiated by the Irish Food Board, Bord Bia. The programme requires all our dairy suppliers to be certified by the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS).

CROSS FLOW MICROFILTRATION

The Cross Flow Microfiltration process was first developed in our Ballyragget whey plant in Co.Kilkenny, Ireland, over 30 years ago.

Cross Flow Microfiltration is also known as CFM within the industry. Cross Flow Microfiltration and CFM are the same process.

Over the years, this process has been further developed and refined to become the process it is today. Cross Flow Microfiltration is a non chemical, low temperature micro filtration system that uses membranes to remove fat, lactose, aggregated denatured proteins and any non dissolved particles from our whey to provide a WPI which is 100% native in structure and contains individual proteins in rations similar to the starting whey.

By producing WPI in this way we ensure no chemicals are used in the process so keeping the final product chemical free. The valuable bioactive components such as GMP and ß lactoglobulin remain intact.

LECITHINATION

Lecithin is used to make our WPI soluble upon contact with liquid.

We produce both soya lecithinated WPI and sunflower lecithinated WPI. Having two sources of lecithin provides our customers with greater flexibility, especially in terms of allergen concerns.

Ballyragget whey plant in Co.Kilkenny, Ireland

IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN

Protein is the second most important compound in the body, following water. All tissues and cells contain protein therefore making it essential for growth, repair and the maintenance of good health. Protein provides the body with about 10-15% of its dietary energy.

On average, 43% of the protein in the body is present in muscles making it especially important for muscle maintenance and recovery. The more active we are, the more important protein is for the optimisation of muscles and also overall health.

PROMIKO WPI, A COMPLETE PROTEIN

Whey protein has long been recognised as an outstanding protein source because of its high protein quality. Whey protein has relatively high essential amino acid and leucine levels compared with other proteins, and undergoes rapid digestion and absorption after ingestion.

One widely used method for evaluating protein quality is known as Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). Promiko has a PDCAAS score of 1.0.

AMINO ACID PROFILE

WPI is a “complete” protein source, meaning it provides all the essential amino acids that cannot be synthesised by the body. WPI has a high ratio of the branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine and valine. BCAAs are of particular importance in supporting muscle recovery and muscle synthesis.

Promiko WPI contains 22g of BCAAs per 100g of powder, providing 5g more than WPC80.

LEUCINE

Leucine is a key essential amino acid and BCAA in stimulating muscle protein synthesis (MPS). Leucine acts like a molecular switch that turns on the manufacturing of muscle in the body. Promiko WPI is naturally high in leucine, containing 10g per 100g of powder. This means WPI can provide a high dose of protein and leucine in a relatively small serving. To maximise MPS, protein intakes are recommended to be spread evenly across the day.

Furthermore, these doses should contain 2-3g of leucine. A 25g scoop of Promiko contains 22g of protein and 2.5g of leucine, hitting these targets.

PROMIKO PRODUCT PROFILE

Promiko Product Profile

TRULY GRASS FED

Our Promiko WPI is also available in a Truly Grass Fed option.

Our Truly Grass Fed (TGF) brand offers customers fully traceable and accredited grass fed products. The Truly Grass Fed brand carries a promise with the Truly Grass Fed seal.

This Truly Grass Fed seal signifies:

95% Grass Fed

250 Days On Pasture

Highly purified protein

Low lactose content* Low fat High in calcium Low in sodium*

Non GMO Project Verified

PROMIKO CHARACTERISTICS

Product Characteristics

• Instantised

• High dispersibility

• Low foaming capacity

• High digestibility

• Excellent nutritional value

• Excellent amino acid profile

• Excellent sensory profile

• Excellent solubility

• Neutral flavour

• White to cream color

• Kosher and Halal approved

Product Application

• Ready-to-mix sports nutrition & workout supplements

• Diet and weight management products

• Sports & fortified beverages

Packaging

3 Ply Multi-wall, Kraft paper sack having inner food grade polythene lined liner. Net weight 20kg.

PROMIKO TGF CHARACTERISTICS

Product Characteristics

• Instantised

• High dispersibility

• Low foaming capacity

• High digestibility

• Excellent nutritional value

• Excellent amino acid profile

• Excellent sensory profile

• Excellent solubility

• Neutral flavour

• White to cream color

• Kosher and Halal approved

Product Application

• Ready-to-mix sports nutrition & workout supplements

• Diet and weight management products

• Sports & fortified beverages

Packaging

3 Ply Multi-wall, Kraft paper sack having inner food grade polythene lined liner. Net weight 20kg.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, clean environment. Keep away from strong odors and other contaminants. It is recommended to use within 24 months of date of manufacture.

Regulatory

The product is processed in an EU approved plant, and conforms to all current relevant EU legislation.

Suggested Labelling

Ingredients: Whey protein isolate and soy lecithin.

Allergen information

Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Dietary Suitability

Suitable for vegetarian use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, clean environment. Keep away from strong odors and other contaminants. It is recommended to use within 24 months of date of manufacture.

Regulatory

The product is processed in an EU approved plant, and conforms to all current relevant EU legislation.

Suggested Labelling Ingredients: Whey protein isolate and soy lecithin.

Allergen information

Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Dietary Suitability

Suitable for vegetarian use.

TRULY GRASS FED IS A PREMIUM GRASS FED DAIRY INGREDIENTS BRAND FROM GLANBIA IRELAND

PROMIKO, A HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL PROTEIN SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS

Instantisation:

Instantisation is an important feature for WPI powders. Poorly dispersible powders can cause processing difficulties and consumer usage difficulties which can result in economic losses. Promiko has excellent rehydration properties which makes it highly functional, it performs well for both manufacturing in industrial use and consumer applications.

Sensory:

Promiko WPI displays excellent sensorial qualities. An independent, external sensory panel identified a sweet aroma with an overall clean flavour and no aftertaste. Promiko’s, neutral flavour ensures it performs exceptionally well in both flavoured and unflavoured applications.

WHO IS PROMIKO SUITABLE FOR?

Sports nutrition is no longer for the sole use of hard core body builders and elite athletes. Product users are broadening to more active lifestyle consumers

Core users are body builders and elite athletes who are brand loyal, consistent, experienced and high-volume purchasers. They are highly critical consumers who favour their own sports Ready- to-Drink (RTD) nutrition to support performance goals, and view nutrition products as necessity goods. Main product category is sports nutrition powders.

Casual users are recreational athletes demanding active nutrition in forms of powders (whey or plant-based), bars and RTD. They are drawn to familiar ingredients, convenience, clean labels, free-from labels and open to new formats. They are not brand loyal and nor do they view sports nutrition products as necessities.

Lifestyle users are the mainly young, healthy living enthusiasts who invest heavily in fitness as a fundamental aspect of a healthy, high performance lifestyle. Functionality is highly prioritised and they are unwilling to sacrifice the health and wellness claims that drive their sports nutrition purchases with many preferring plant-based proteins. They are very brand conscious, and mainly consume sports protein RTDs and bars.

THE PROMIKO LOGO CAN BE UTILISED ON CONSUMER PACKS

Mobile consumers are the digitally active group tracking fitness and wellness goals with apps, smart wearables etc. These consumers demand personalised nutrition options and prioritise wholefood ingredients; seek inspiration on social media and customize it to their own needs. Your

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Who we are

Tirlán is an integrated agri-food and nutrition business, with a diverse portfolio of quality dairy and plant-based ingredients that are unbeaten globally.

Our heritage

From our co-operative roots, to our pursuit of better quality produce, we care deeply about farming. Ireland’s luscious, green pasturelands have been yielding high-quality produce for thousands of years, and as Ireland’s largest dairy ingredients and plant-based company, we strive to give back.

From strength to strength

We export high-quality products and tailor-made ingredients to more than 100 countries, from our network of family-run farms to your table. Using innovative new methods and better technology, we’re applying decades of expertise to creating the future of milk and grain solutions.

The legacy of Glanbia Ireland

Glanbia Ireland Ingredients was created in 2012. In 2015, the lifting of EU milk quotas allowed us to go global, to great success. In 2017, Glanbia’s Ingredients, Consumer food and Agribusiness divisions were brought together as ‘Glanbia Ireland’. In 2022, this single entity came together under a new name: Tirlán.

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