Upcycled Food Inc. has partnered with Kerry to develop a new protein crisp made using upcycled ingredients that would have otherwise been thrown away. The new plant-based protein crisps are not a standalone snack but rather an ingredient that can be added to other food products to provide them with additional texture and nutrition.
According to the company, the crisps are 40% protein and 16% fiber and have been purposely formulated to be suitable for vegan, kosher, and vegetarian food products.
"Value-added ingredient applications like our new crisp offer a platform for finished product innovation, thus enabling more partners to have a bigger impact," said Dan Kurzrock, founder and chief executive officer of Berkeley-based Upcycled Food.
Plant-Based Protein Crisps
Upcycled Food and Kerry Partner to Develop New Protein Crisp Ingredient
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Food - There is an opportunity for companies to develop new ingredients and food products using upcycled food to reduce waste and provide more sustainable options for consumers.
2. Plant-based Protein - The increasing demand for plant-based products presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new plant-based protein options, such as the protein crisps developed by Upcycled Food and Kerry.
3. Functional Ingredients - As consumers become more health-conscious, there is an opportunity for companies to develop functional food ingredients that provide additional nutrition and health benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can benefit from using upcycled ingredients and functional food ingredients to reduce waste, create sustainable products, and meet the growing demand for plant-based options.
2. Food Tech - Food tech companies can innovate and develop new technologies to create more sustainable and eco-friendly food products, such as those made using upcycled ingredients.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can benefit from the growing demand for functional food ingredients that provide added nutrition and health benefits, such as the protein and fiber in the Upcycled Food and Kerry protein crisps.