From Nutrition to Taste, Dairy's Versatility Inspires Unique Formulations at IFT17

Real, wholesome ingredients are the complete package when innovating new food and beverage products. U.S. Dairy provides exactly that, showcased by prototypes from the U.S. Dairy Export Council^® (USDEC) at the 2017 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo. At the show, USDEC is celebrating the dairy community's new consumer engagement campaign, Undeniably Dairy,* with four prototypes that feature U.S. dairy ingredients' ability to provide unmatched taste, nutrition and functionality for a diverse range of applications. The frozen dairy matcha bar, whey protein cherry switchel, milk and honey bedtime beverage, and reduced-sodium udon soup were formulated with sustainably-produced dairy ingredients.

Specific to current trends, the prototypes show how U.S. Dairy helps formulators meet consumer demand for clean labels, high-quality protein and day-to-day convenience. Thanks to the diverse range of ingredients made from milk, each prototype has a set of benefits that target influential audiences. These benefits include healthy aging, muscle health, weight management, unique flavor profiles and global inspiration.

Visitors to Booth 2270 can learn how the U.S. dairy industry works alongside food and beverage manufacturers to help produce new products that are formulated successfully and sustainably to meet the needs of consumers. At the booth, they also can subscribe to USDEC's Dairy Spotlight, an online resource that offers weekly updates on marketing trends, events and other news around food and beverage development using ingredients that is brewed with nutrition from the start.

*Undeniably Dairy in an industry-wide initiative that reconnects consumers to the value of dairy from how it is responsibly produced to the enjoyment it brings to our lives. Learn more here!

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Prototypes

Frozen Matcha Dairy Bar

Healthy snacking gets a new twist with a high-protein, dairy-rich frozen delight. These unique frozen sandwiches feature a filling based on Greek yogurt and milk protein isolate, flavored with matcha green tea and wedged between crispy oat wafers. Containing 15g of protein from high-quality U.S. Dairy, these are perfect for breakfast on the go or for a high-protein snack - great for kids or a post-workout source of protein that helps you cool off and replenish.

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. 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:
  • Milkfat and Related Ingredients Serving Today's Marketplace - Learn about how new research is changing the outlook on full-fat dairy products and milkfat’s functional benefits in this new technical report.
  • Milk Protein Concentrates: Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
  • U.S. Whey Ingredients in Yogurt and Yogurt Beverages - This 12-page monograph reviews the functional benefits associated with adding whey ingredients to yogurt products and identifies the whey ingredients that are best suited for various types of yogurt products.
• Videos:
  • Protein Throughout the Day - This video describes protein’s role in satiety and building and maintaining muscle mass.
  • Higher Protein Diet - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
• Other:
  • 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 with 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.
  • Opportunities in snacking are primed for dairy ingredients - Learn how consumers want their snacks throughout the day and what benefits they desire during specific eating occasions.
  • Why Mainstream Consumers Want Probiotics - Learn why probiotics is a popular added value consumers are searching for in their foods and beverages.

Whey Protein Cherry Switchel

When dairy protein is added to a centuries-old beverage like switchel (a vinegar and ginger drink), consumers get a refreshed option with added value. At just 120 calories per 8 oz. serving, inherently clean-label switchel is coming back with a kick, providing benefits that include improved muscle health thanks to 10g of high-quality protein from U.S. whey protein isolate.

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 Protein in Ready-to-Drink Beverages - This resource highlights the use of U.S. whey ingredients in ready-to-drink beverages and includes beverage formulations.
• Technical reports:
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins in Product Performance - This 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.
  • 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.
  • Sensory Properties of Whey Ingredients - This report 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.
• Video:
  • 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 Diet - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • Help Meet Expanding Needs for Senior Health - Learn why U.S. dairy proteins give seniors and aging consumers muscle health to keep them active longer.
  • Protein Selection to Maximize Muscle Favors Whey - Discover new studies that found whey protein provides the essential amino acids needed to give active consumers high-quality protein.

Milk & Honey Bedtime Beverage

This calming chai and honey-infused beverage is made with high-quality U.S. dairy ingredients, including reduced fat milk, milk protein isolate and micellar casein concentrate. Providing a warm escape, this creamy and nutritious drink is a delicious way to wind down after a busy day or intense workout. Each serving packs 20g of dairy protein and half of the U.S. Daily Value for calcium.

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:
  • Micellar Casein Concentrate Ingredients - This resource highlights the relatively new micellar casein concentrate ingredients that are isolated through milk filtration and offer a unique protein profile with corresponding functional benefits.
  • U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
• Technical Reports:
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins - This 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.
  • 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.
  • Milk Protein Concentrates: Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
• Videos:
  • Dairy Beverages - Learn about high-quality protein beverages that help baby boomers and other aging citizens prevent muscle loss.
  • Higher Protein Diet - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
  • 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 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.

Reduced-sodium Protein Udon Soup

Easy-to-prepare comfort food gets upgraded with this fresh take on a popular dish. The savory, protein-enriched udon noodles with Asian broth dish contains 11g of protein per serving with 45% less sodium than similar products on the market.* High-quality U.S. dairy ingredients, including whey protein concentrate and whey permeate, add nutritional value to this upscale yet convenient comfort food.
*Contains 45% less sodium than a similar product on the market. Sodium has been reduced from 758mg per serving to 420mg per serving.

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 and 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.
• Technical reports:
  • 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.
  • Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins - This 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.
• Videos:
  • Reduced Sodium - With efforts to reduce sodium consumption, hear how dairy ingredients can enhance saltiness in foods and beverages without sacrificing taste.
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • Permeate for Sodium Reduction - Discover how permeate’s salt-enhancing characteristics make it an ideal, affordable salt replacer while maintaining the taste.
  • Ease sodium concerns by using permeate - Learn how permeate can replace up to 75% of sodium in a variety of formulations without stripping the salty tastes consumers desire.
  • Dairy proteins measured as high-quality by proposed new method - Discover why dairy proteins score above alternative sources when using the protein digestibility-corrected amino acid scores and the digestible indispensable amino acid scores.

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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 four-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:

• 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:

• 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 - This technical report discusses recent research on improving the sensory properties of whey protein ingredients to help product developers utilize them more successfully.
• Dairy Proteins: Nutrition, Product, and Market Benefits - Read a special supplement from the Journal of Food Science.

Other websites and information:

• Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Visit USDairy.com for more information about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Learn more about the dairy supply chain’s efforts on Food Safety or the latest Sustainability community commitments.
• Undeniably Dairy - Learn more about the industry-wide initiative that speaks to U.S. consumers about the value of all things dairy, reminding them of the products and ingredients they love.