Th e futur e
Orchem
of plant-based solutions in the F&B industry In the past few years, demand for healthy and sustainable products has increased exponentially. One main trend we have been witnessing is the one of plant-based product alternatives. It is predicted that in the upcoming years, nutrientdense vegan foods and clean labels will prove to be key selling points in the healthy foods industry.
I
n fact, market data shows that
almost every category in the food
the number of mainstream
industry, including meat, beverages,
consumers buying plant-based
dairy, sweets and chocolates, ice
• CARRAGEENAN Extracted from certain species of red algae seaweeds, a natural source, carrageenan is used in
options is already rising at a rapid
cream, margarine, mayonnaise
pace. The global plant-based meat
and many more. We also provide
market is currently valued at $12.1
comprehensive solutions that allow
billion and is predicted to reach
food and beverage producers to
almost $28 billion by 2025. The plant-
drive growth through our diverse
based dairy products market is even
portfolio that includes speciality
larger: according to Euromonitor,
ingredients for gluten-free, clean
the global market for plant-based
label, fibre enrichment, plant-based
milk alternatives reached $21 billion
protein products and much more,”
in 2015 and is forecasted to achieve
explains Charlé Warnecke, business
sales of over $34 billion by 2024.
unit manager, food ingredients.
great clean label ingredient because
evident in the US and in Europe
• TRANSGLUTAMINASE
can be obtained from various sources
and is currently being witnessed in
This is a natural enzyme that bonds
This growing trend has been
emerging markets such as in the
protein molecules together by
Middle East and in Africa. Now,
linking the amino acids glutamine
more than ever, food manufacturers
and lysine. It makes the taste,
in those regions, across all sectors of
texture and appearance of plant-
the industry, are looking to develop
based food similar to that of meat. It
plant-based products to respond to
can also thicken dairy systems, and
this rising demand.
increase yield in tofu production, among other applications.
A LEADING DISTRIBUTOR OF SPECIALITY FOOD INGREDIENTS
• PLANT PROTEIN
Orchem offers a unique plant-based
The demand for plant-based
ingredients portfolio that satisfies
protein shows high growth, as
consumers’ hunger for tastier and
it’s perceived as healthier than
healthier vegan products. The
conventional animal-based
company formulates and builds new
proteins. The increasing demand for
concepts for customers using the
protein-rich diets and awareness of
latest innovations in food technology.
importance of protein is driving the
More precisely, it offers expertise
market. Orchem provides a wide
through established partnerships
range of plant protein for multiple
with world-leading suppliers to
applications, including pea and
help you develop and launch vegan
soy protein.
products that will set you apart from the competition. The range of technology
gives your product an appetising look by creating a diverse range of textures. • NATIVE STARCH As consumer health awareness increases, the demand for native starches rises. Native starches are a they are pure forms of starch that such as wheat, rice and potato. • FIBRES To address the growing demand for whole-grain and high-fibre food, Orchem’s full range of fibre enrichment solutions will improve the quality and increase the nutritional value of your product. • COCOA POWDER Our cocoa powder range can be used in diverse applications such as beverages, ice creams, baking and much more. • NATURAL FLAVOURS We offer an extensive range of flavours that sets our customers apart and keeps consumers loyal. Our range of natural flavours gives our customers a competitive
• PECTIN
edge in terms of quality and price,
As a nature-derived ingredient
thanks to our partnerships with
services includes new product
with acknowledged nutritional
development, quality improvement,
benefits, pectin is used in diverse
recipe optimisation and labelling
applications such as jams, jellies,
advice. “We have solutions for
yoghurt and many more.
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a variety of food applications. It
the world’s leading ingredient manufacturers. Orchem – www.orchem.com
