Consumer interest in protein diversity gives formulators a variety of options.
Elma, NY-based Elmhurst 1925 is introducing Elmhurst Superfood Smoothie Bases, which deliver 10 grams of plant protein per serving. The bases make smoothie routines simple. The consumer adds fruit or ice with the mix in a blender or shaker. The kale blend is made with oats and hemp and provides 25 grams of whole grains along with being an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. The cacao blend contains hazelnut and almond milks and delivers 50 mg of natural caffeine. The turmeric ginger blend incorporates oats and hemp to offer 25 grams of whole grains and is marketed for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Elmhurst’s new oat lattes are more about the whole grains and caffeinated energy than the protein, yet the company does claim they contain about twice the amount of protein of most other oat lattes on the market. Coffee and tea varieties are available.
Like all Elmhurst products, the smoothie bases and oat lattes are formulated through a process that uses water to separate the components of the nut, grain or seed before reassembling into a creamy, beverage-ready emulsion, maintaining the full nutrition of the source ingredient without added gums or emulsifiers.
Apr
2024
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