U.S. Dairy Export Council^® Packs Protein into IFT16 Prototypes

The U.S. Dairy Export Council^® (USDEC) will prove how U.S. dairy products and ingredients contribute to on-trend foods and beverages at the 2016 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Delicious prototypes at the USDEC booth will demonstrate the benefits of U.S. dairy ingredients in snack and mini-meal applications.

Three new prototypes will show how the U.S. dairy industry helps formulators meet consumer demand for clean labels, quality protein and day-to-day convenience. Each prototype has a set of benefits targeting influential audiences. These benefits include healthy aging, protein quantity, weight wellness, unique flavor profiles and global inspiration.

Visitors to booth 1931 will learn how the U.S. dairy industry works alongside food and beverage manufacturers to help produce new products that are formulated successfully to meet the needs of consumers.

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Prototypes

Yogurt Barley Soup - Formula Sheet

Inspired by the traditional Armenian Tanabour soup, delicious herbs and barley combine with the high-quality protein in Greek-style yogurt to soothe and satisfy. This soup is an excellent source of protein, with each serving providing 25% of the Daily Value for protein plus other vitamins and minerals. Enjoy a warm bowl for a creamy, comforting delicacy.  

View the prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.  

Applicable resources:

• Ingredients:
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
  • U.S. Whey & Milk Permeate Overview - This brochure highlights the benefits of using permeate in many applications and how it can make a difference in managing sodium content in manufactured products.
  • U.S. Butter & Milkfat Overview - This resource highlights production as well as the different types of butter and milkfat products U.S. suppliers offer while also reinforcing the goodness of dairy fats.
• Technical reports:
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins in Product Performance - See how processing conditions impact dairy protein performance and learn how to overcome challenges.
  • Milk Protein Concentrates: Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
  • Coproducts of Milk & Whey Processing - This 12-page technical report explains how the utilization of high-protein dairy fractions provides high-value ingredients to the food industry.
• Videos:
  • Healthy Aging - View a video that describes how dairy and dairy protein ingredients can help mitigate the age-related loss of muscle faced by today's senior population.
  • Higher Protein Diets - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
  • Reduced Sodium - This video introduces how dairy ingredients can enhance saltiness in foods and beverages without sacrificing taste.
• Other:
  • Sarcopenia: The Benefits of Dairy Proteins - This 12-page monograph describes the benefits of dairy proteins, specifically whey protein, in the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins for Healthy and Active Lifestyles - Discover the benefits of dairy proteins on modern lifestyles.
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins: High-quality and Complete Protein Sources - Learn the details of dairy proteins and how their quality and healthful benefits compare to other protein sources.
  • Choosing a Dairy Protein Ingredient - Understanding the basic differences in the chemistry between casein and whey proteins is beneficial in developing a protein-enhanced food with the desired flavor, texture and appearance.

Protein-packed Samosas - Formula Sheet

East meets West in a savory hybrid of a samosa and empanada. Paneer cheese helps fill the tasty protein-dough bite that packs 11g of protein (22% Daily Value) per serving. High-quality U.S. dairy ingredients like Greek-style yogurt, whey protein, milk permeate and butter round out this snack, which is perfect for any time of day. It's sure to please the palate with a truly international flavor.  

View the prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.  

Applicable resources:

• Ingredients:
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
  • U.S. Cheese Industry Overview - Use this brochure to discover the foundation as to why the U.S. cheese industry is a partner to consider for your future cheese needs.
  • U.S. Butter & Milkfat Overview - This resource highlights production as well as the different types of butter and milkfat products U.S. suppliers offer while also reinforcing the goodness of dairy fats.
• Technical Reports:
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins- Serves to help food and beverage formulators understand the complexity of milk proteins, the different protein types and characteristics, and how current research impacts dairy protein performance.
  • Sensory Properties of Whey Ingredients- Discusses recent research on improving the sensory properties of whey protein ingredients to help product developers use them more successfully, in various food and beverage applications.
  • Whey Protein Heat Stability - This resource summarizes recent research on improving the heat stability of whey protein ingredients, thus helping product developers utilize them in more applications.
• Video
  • Protein Throughout the Day - This video describes protein's role in satiety and building and maintaining muscle mass.
• Other:
  • Cheese and Healthy Eating Brochure - This 7-page brochure provides statistics, facts and nutritional information on cheese and how it can help meet health and wellness needs.
  • Nutrition Spotlight: U.S. Dairy Proteins for Healthy and Active Lifestyles- Incorporating U.S. dairy proteins is valuable in realizing benefits related to higher protein diets.  

Mango Chutney Cottage Cheese Dip - Formula Sheet

Spice up your snacks with this flavorful cottage cheese dip. A blend of mango chutney, curry spice powder and high-quality U.S. dairy ingredients, including cottage cheese and milk protein isolate, provides a surprising thrill for the taste buds. Plus, it's 50 calories per serving, with recognizable ingredients, making it a clean-label option for a unique dipping experience.  

View the prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.  

Applicable resources:

• Ingredients:
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
  • U.S. Cheese Industry Overview - Use this brochure to discover the foundation as to why the U.S. cheese industry is a partner to consider for your future cheese needs.
• Technical reports/Monographs:
  • Dairy Solutions for Clean Label Applications - Consumers want to see shorter, easy-to-understand ingredient lists before purchasing foods and beverages. Dairy ingredients can serve as a substitute for many unwanted ingredients in a variety of food applications to achieve a more natural product.
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins- Serves to help food and beverage formulators understand the complexity of milk proteins, the different protein types and characteristics and how current research impacts dairy protein performance.
  • Milk Protein Concentrates: Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
• Videos:
  • Delight in U.S. Dairy - This video features innovative and inspiring U.S. dairy ingredients to tempt your taste-buds, supported by all the benefits that the U.S. dairy industry has to offer.
• Other:
  • Nutrition Spotlight: U.S. Dairy Proteins for Healthy and Active Lifestyles- Incorporating U.S. dairy proteins is valuable in realizing benefits related to higher protein diets.
  • Choosing a Dairy Protein Ingredient - Understanding the basic differences in the chemistry between casein and whey proteins is beneficial in developing a protein-enhanced food with the desired flavor, texture and appearance.
  • Cheese and Healthy Eating Brochure - This 7-page brochure provides statistics, facts and nutrition information on cheese and how it can help meet health and wellness needs.

Other U.S. Dairy Resources of Interest  

U.S. dairy ingredients naturally add great taste, nutritional benefits, functionality, convenience and value to varying foods and beverages. The USDEC Global Marketing Program works with food and beverage manufacturers to help innovate new or improved products that deliver consumer appeal.  

It provides the dairy, food and beverage industries with a vast network of resources through our affiliated organizations - Dairy Management Inc.^TM, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy^®, the Dairy Research Institute^® and National Dairy Council^® - to develop products that meet consumer demand around the world.  

Program Information

• U.S. Dairy Export Council - Discover how the Global Marketing Program of USDEC can support growth through innovation with this handout.
• U.S. Dairy Industry Overview - This 4-page brochure highlights U.S. dairy's multifaceted strengths.
• National Dairy Foods Research Centers and Applications Labs -This resource offers a detailed overview of the National Dairy Foods Research Centers and Applications Labs, which provides the industry with leading-edge dairy product and ingredient research and technical resources that support dairy industry innovation.
• Find an Ingredient Supplier -Discover an ingredient supplier from the home page of our website.  

Videos

• Dairy Beverages - Learn about high-quality protein beverages that help baby boomers and other aging citizens prevent muscle loss.
• Reduced Sodium - With efforts to reduce sodium consumption, hear how dairy ingredients can enhance saltiness in foods and beverages without sacrificing taste.
• Building a Higher Protein Diet - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
• New Concepts with Dairy​​ - View a video from the 2014 IFT that features prototypes highlighted and discusses the benefits of U.S dairy proteins.  

Applications and Related Information

• Dairy Research for Your Business - Use this brochure to find a wide array of dairy research and studies related to sustainability, production, and nutrition put together by the National Dairy Council.
• Dairy Proteins: Nutrition, Product and Market Benefits - Special supplement from the Journal of Food Science.
• Protein: Opening the Door to Dairy's Opportunities - This white paper examines consumer attitudes, behaviors and trends around protein intake, how proteins are perceived and consumed, and what protein-based innovation opportunities exist.
• Quick-Reference Guide: Nutrition Claims for Dairy Products - This resource provides a basic understanding of nutrition claims and labeling rules, specifically nutrition and health-related claims that represent opportunities for use with fluid milk, cheese and yogurt products.
• Sensory Properties of Whey Ingredients - Discusses recent research on improving the sensory properties of whey protein ingredients to help product developers utilize them more successfully.
• Student Competition handout - Finalists from National Dairy Council's 5^th Annual New Product Competition, featuring new food applications to satisfy the needs of millennials.

Other Websites and Information

• Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Visit USDairy.com for more information about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
• NationalDairyCouncil.org/wheyprotein - Visit National Dairy Council's whey protein page for information about whey protein, educational resources, recipes and more.
• Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: Food Safety - Learn about the dairy supply chain's efforts to deliver safe and wholesome products to consumers.
• Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: Traceability - Learn about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy's efforts to enhance dairy traceability.