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Protein Ingredients with Clear and Transparent Appearance for Beverage Applications

Request Number 140353 | Author PepsiCo

Description

PepsiCo is interested in protein ingredients (dairy, plant, alternative sources) for clear/transparent appearance shelf stable beverage applications. Beverages could be still or carbonated, preserved or thermally treated. PepsiCo is specifically interested in low acid (neutral pH levels) and ready to drink beverage applications.

Background

Achieving clear appearance in protein containing beverages is a technical challenge especially for more than 5% protein content and in ready to drink, low acid beverage systems. Typically, whey proteins are used for clear beverage applications. However, at neutral pH levels (low acid), there is generally an increase in turbidity and sulfuric notes in flavor and aroma after the required thermal treatment.

Key Success Criteria

Must-Haves

• Solubility, clear appearance and heat stability in low acid level pH (4.5 to 7.5) and heat treatment conditions (140 - 145C for 6 seconds)
• Ability to deliver a minimum of 20g protein in a 14oz serving
• Clean taste and minimal to no off notes (i.e. sulfur) in aroma and flavor after heat treatments.
• Food Grade

Nice-to-Haves

• FDA GRAS
• Non-GMO
• Kosher
• Commercially available
• PDCAAS of 1
• Min of 90% protein purity (dry basis)

Approaches not of interest

Non-food grade ingredients

Preferred Collaboration types

PepsiCo is open to a range of collaboration types.

PepsiCo is seeking solutions that are at a higher TRL but are open to engage earlier.

Additional Information

PepsiCo is actively scouting for solutions. Ideally solutions will be ready for launch in the next 1 - 2 years.

PepsiCo may consider funding for high-potential submissions that align with their strategic innovation goals and demonstrate clear value creation.