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Plant Protein Primer

Our Plant Protein Primer helps manufacturers compare plant protein sources on key attributes like nutrition, functionality, price, and sourcing. It includes profiles of major and emerging plant protein sources, combination and processing strategies, and consumer perceptions.

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With consumer demand of plant-based products continuing to grow rapidly, more plant protein sources are being explored for applications in plant-based meat, egg, and dairy products. To support the production of products that meet consumer sensory and price requirements, the Plant Protein Primer consolidates information on plant protein nutrition, functionality, price, availability and sourcing, other key metrics.

Inside the report

  • A basic overview of plant proteins, processing, and choice parameters
  • Profiles of 19 plant protein sources, including a summary comparing these sources on nutrition, functionality, price, flavor, and sourcing
  • A quick glance at 25 additional plant protein sources
  • Strategies for combining different plant proteins
  • Consumer perceptions of plant proteins
  • An overview of processing plant proteins, including production profiles for major product categories
  • Glossary and FAQs
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Our Plant Protein Primer covers key considerations when selecting protein sources for plant-based foods.
Preview slide comparing major plant protein sources on several characteristics, including nutrition, sourcing, availability, functionality, commercial stage, and cost.
The guide compares major plant protein sources on several characteristics, including nutrition, sourcing, availability, functionality, commercial stage, and cost.
Preview slide showing profiles of 19 major protein sources including nutrition, functionality, price, and sourcing, and highlight an additional 25 emerging sources.
Find profiles of 19 major protein sources including nutrition, functionality, price, and sourcing, and highlight an additional 25 emerging sources.
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The guide also provides production profiles for major plant-based product categories, including plant-based meat & fish, milk, yogurt, cheese, and eggs.

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GFI and special guest Chris Gregson of Greenstalk Food Consulting discuss the key characteristics of plant protein sources for alternative protein end products. The webinar covers an overview of the Plant Protein Primer and how to use it, as well as the landscape of major and emerging plant protein sources, processing considerations, and consumer perceptions.

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