Dutch food tech startup Revyve has launched a protein ingredient made from brewer's yeast, offering manufacturers a cheaper alternative to whey as prices of the dairy protein hit record highs in the United States and Europe, Green Queen reported.
According to the report, whey has become five times more expensive over the past year. Plant proteins are the usual substitute, but many feel thin, gritty or beany and fall short on protein quality unless soy or a blend is used.
Revyve, a spin-out of Wageningen University & Research founded in 2019 by Corjan van den Berg and Edgar Suarez Garcia, takes Saccharomyces cerevisiae from large breweries and yeast producers. Instead of fermentation, it breaks the yeast cells open and uses mild, low-temperature processing to recover proteins and fibres that foam, gel and emulsify.
The company started by replacing eggs in bakery and savoury sauces, and now uses the same ingredients to add creaminess to ready-to-mix protein shakes and keep protein bars soft and chewy. The new protein is allergen-free, has a PDCAAS score of 1.0, the highest protein digestibility rating, and adds fibre.
Revyve makes the ingredients at its industrial plant at Dinteloord in the Netherlands. The launch comes as demand for protein and fibre grows, with 57% of US consumers prioritising protein this year, according to figures cited in the report.
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Source: Green Queen
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