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INFUSE by Cargill functional ingredients - Plant-boosted beverages

Plant-boosted beverages

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A rise can be witnessed in functional beverages – drinks that target a particular need-state rather than being consumed purely for taste or refreshment. These drinks tend to meet current consumer needs for plant-based options and health, be it delivered via proactive fortification (i.e. active health) or the reduction in fat, sugars and calories (passive health). 

But regardless of what your plant-based or healthier reformulation strategy is, it must be achieved without sacrificing taste or texture. After all, consumers expect a similar enjoyment from a healthier plant-based dairy alternative as they would have got from their favorite cocoa drink from their childhood. 

INFUSE by Cargill™ can help you meet these needs, by employing an ingredient building blocks approach of cocoa and chocolate, proteins, fibers, oils & fats and texturizers, to help you create the high-quality plant-based fortified dairy alternative drinks consumers desire to stay healthy.  
 

Blending health & indulgence 

We have created two ‘Plant-boosted beverages’ -fortified plant-based concepts that blend health and indulgence, with innovations from across the Cargill ingredients portfolio. 

Both concepts are made using solutions that are designed to replicate animal-based products’ functionality and drinking experience.

Protein shot

Iced coffee


Our Solutions: 

Both concepts are the beverage application debut for Cargill’s EpiCor® postbiotic ingredient. The plant-boosted protein shot also features a Gerkens® Sweety cocoa powder which makes it possible to hit the sweet spot for consumers who want it all: less sugar, natural reduction and great taste. 
 

The building blocks to our concept are: 
 

INFUSE by Cargill functional ingredients - Plant-boosted beverages  

Gerkens® Sweety Cocoa Powder: enables 30% sugar reduction in a natural way (without adding any sweeteners or artificial ingredients), without compromising on great taste or performance

     
INFUSE by Cargill functional ingredients - Plant-based Burger  

Cargill oil blend 1103: a carefully selected vegetable oil blend rich in linoleic and linolenic acid that enables a source of ALA/omega-3 claim

     
INFUSE by Cargill functional ingredients - Plant-boosted beverages  

Cargill™ Soluble fiber (dextrin): enables a high fiber claim (>3g per 100 kcal)

     
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PURIS™ Pea protein: provides protein enrichment and enables a high in protein claim

     
INFUSE by Cargill functional ingredients - Plant-based Burger  

Lygomme® QBN 330: a texturizer blend that stabilizes the cocoa powder and plant protein to prevent sedimentation and brings mouthfeel and smoothness

 

 

The Plant-boosted protein shot leverages the below ingredient building blocks: 

  • Gerkens® Sweety Cocoa Powder: enables 30% sugar reduction in a natural way​ (without adding any sweeteners or artificial ingredients), without compromising on great taste or performance​ 
  • Cargill oil blend 1103: a carefully selected vegetable oil blend rich in linoleic and linolenic acid that enables a source of ALA/omega-3 claim 
  • Cargill™ Soluble fiber (dextrin): enables a high fiber claim (>3g per 100 kcal) 
  • PURIS™ Pea protein: provides protein enrichment and enables a high in protein claim 
  • Lygomme® QBN 330: a texturizer blend that stabilizes the cocoa powder and plant protein to prevent sedimentation and brings mouthfeel and smoothness 

This concept achieves a Nutri-Score B, with 30% sugar reduction, high in fiber and protein claims and source of ALA/ Omega-3. On top, it contains the 500mg daily recommended dose of EpiCor®, and is low in saturated fats. And above all, it’s oh so tasty!

INFUSE by Cargill - Plant-boosted beverages Insights Report

Plant-boosted beverages: insights & solutions

Consumers today demand more from their beverages and manufacturers must follow suit to meet today’s and tomorrow’s demands. 

To learn more, download our Plant-boosted beverages Insights Report and Product Leaflet. 

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