Case Study
Ingredient: RESPONSE 4380 IP Soy Protein
Application: Plant-Based Meat
Challenge
Help a plant-based meat brand simulate meat texture and protein content in their meatless ground meat, patties and chicken chunks made for retail and food service.
Process
Our Account Manager uncovered the customer was experiencing supply issues with their current soy protein vendor and was open to finding another solution. They were looking for a soy protein granule to provide structure and mouthfeel to their meat-free applications.
After consulting with our Food Scientist, we recommended the customer sample RESPONSE® 4380 IP Soy Protein, manufactured by our Supplier Partner, IFF. RESPONSE® Textured Soy Protein Concentrates (minimum 65 percent protein, dry basis) simulate ground products when hydrated. They are available in flakes, crumbles, and granules. RESPONSE® products provide an open texture and clean flavor in meat alternatives and are compatible in a variety of formed products, such as meatballs, patties or nuggets, and as ground meat-like particulates in ready meals, soups or sauces.
Solution
After a side by side comparison with their current soy protein, the customer was very happy with the taste, structure and mouthfeel that RESPONSE® 4380 provided. Additionally, we were able to provide product quickly and support their annual forecast projections, which made them confident to place the order with us.