November 15, 2007

ADM launches new line of soy as dairy protein alternative

ADM launched a new line of soy proteins in place of expensive dairy ingredients to lessen manufacturers' cost.

ADM said that its new Pro Fam soya isolates and Arcon soya concentrates can work out at around 20 percent  cheaper than skim milk powder and caseinates in the current climate.

The ingredients have been developed to contain the same emulsifying functionality as dairy proteins in applications like yoghurt-type products, frozen desserts, biscuits, cakes and imitation mozzarella cheese. 

Development of innovative ingredients as alternatives for expensive commodities has been a big challenge to industry players up to now.

Dairy prices have skyrocketed this year due to the rising cost of animal feed. According to the University of Wisconsin's dairy marketing programme, the average price of wet condensed skim milk in Northwest USA was US$2.15 per lb in October 2007 - more than double the price from last year.