Why use canola protein

• Canola protein is a versatile, plant-based alternative that is perfect for its balanced amino acid profile and functional properties.
• The combination of different proteins is the key to achieving the desired objective. We invite you to discover CanolaPRO® and offer you our innovation laboratory to test it in your developments.

The market for plant-based protein products is experiencing significant growth globally, irrespective of the trend for new plant-based products. Increased consumer interest in healthier eating patterns and concern about the origin of food and its environmental footprint have led to growing interest and demand for this type of protein. It is important to know the different types of vegetable protein and their nutritional quality in order to choose the one that best suits your purpose and application. Do you want to know more about canola and its possibilities? Read on!

Vegetable proteins have a high proportion of essential amino acids, are easy to assimilate, low in saturated fat and cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease. All this makes them an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet. There are different sources of vegetable protein and some of the most common are soya, peas, rice, oats, broad beans, potatoes, chickpeas and sunflower. Canola, also known as rapeseed or turnip rape, is a lesser known protein source, but canola protein isolate is considered as an alternative because of its balanced amino acid profile and potential functional properties (PubMed ID - 21535703).

Versatility and nutritional value

The use of canola as a protein source is less widespread but its vegetable origin makes it a perfect alternative to other more common sources. Working with our represented DSM In several samples of finished products enriched with CanolaPRO®, we have found essential elements that determine the innovative character of this solution:

• Very high concentration: 90% protein isolate.
• High solubility.
• High nutritional value: PDCAAs = 1.
• Versatility: applicable in protein shakes, bars, extruded cereals and other products bakeryin meat alternatives, in dairy products and their vegetable alternatives.

The secret is in the combination

Depending on the application and functionality we are looking for, proteins may behave differently and some will work better than others. In many cases, the combination between them will be the key to achieving the desired objective:

• Complete nutritional profile
• Emulsion
• Sparkling
• Gelling agent
• Solubility

The mixture of different protein sources will allow us to achieve the best nutritional and functional performance.

Examples?

We show you a possible list of ingredients for a cocoa protein powder preparation. Note that the key to the proposal lies in the mixture of different protein origins to achieve the best performance both nutritionally and in terms of functionality and organoleptic balance:

Canola protein isolate, pea protein, oligofructose, creamer powder, natural flavouring, cocoa powder, vitamin and mineral mix, guar gum, sea salt, stevia.

Another concrete example of success: a protein bar incorporating canola, pea and rice protein. What is the list of ingredients: rice syrup, dried cranberry (26%), CanolaPRO® (13%), pea protein (8%), quinoa (6%), deodorised cocoa butter, rice protein (2,5%), natural flavouring, acidity regulator, sea salt.

Again, we find that the best formulation is one that combines different sources that will bring other organoleptic and functional benefits to the mix.

At the service of innovation

The report of Bloomberg Intelligence valued the vegetable protein market at €26 billion in 2020 and expects it to exceed €143 billion by 2030. In Spain, this market has grown by 48% in just two years and is valued at 430 million euros. The data confirm the growth in demand for products in this field and, in parallel, the need for experimentation in this line by the industry.

The use of canola as a protein source opens up new possibilities in product development, which is why from Alifarma we offer you the help and advice of our IDEALIS Innovation Lab technicians. They will help you in the development of a new formulation, in the application of different protein sources of interest or in resolving doubts about the behaviour of these ingredients in different food matrices. Do not hesitate to contact Please contact us for more information about CanolaPRO®.

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