How can enzymes be used in making plant based products with upcycled ingredients?

How can enzymes be used in making plant based products with upcycled ingredients?

The world population is estimated to be 10 billion by 2050. Unfortunately, the planet and in particular the arable land is not growing. For that reason, we must be mindful and utilize our resources wisely.  More people are adopting the consumption of more plant-based foods due to several reasons that include health and sustainability. A plant-based diet is considered healthier and has less impact on climate change. 

By-products from food processing can be rich in protein and used as ingredients in other food applications. Novozymes has a wide range of products that can help you to make plant-based food taste and look better. We can also help you to make your process to extract the protein fraction from a by-product more efficient and make the protein more functional. 

Examples of by-products

Examples of by-products

  • Okara
  • Grain meal cake
  • Grain or legume-based drinks by-products
  • Brewers spent grain

How can plant protein by-products be used?

How can plant protein by-products be used?

  • Plant protein concentrates and isolates
  • Plant-based meat and dairy analogs

Novozymes product 

Description 

Intended Use 

Examples of Applications

Viscozyme L 

Beta glucanase 

Hydrolyzing plant cell walls 

Can help to breakdown various insoluble fiber components and increase the extraction of protein

BAN 480 L 

Alpha amylase 

Hydrolyzing starch 

Can help to breakdown starch molecules and increase the extraction of protein

Neutrase 0.8 L 

Protease 

Hydrolyzing protein rich material 

Selective protease that can be used to produce a protein hydrolysate with a mild degree of hydrolysis

Protamex 

Endo protease 

Hydrolyzing protein rich material 

Powder product used to produce protein hydrolysates 

Flavourzyme 1000 L 

Exopeptidase 

Flavor enhancing, debittering 

Used in combination with an endoprotease to produce an organic protein hydrolysate with better flavor 

Protana Prime 

Exopeptidase 

Flavor enhancing, debittering 

Used in combination with an endoprotease to produce a protein hydrolysate with better flavor

Protana UBoost 

Glutaminase 

Enhance savory notes 

Used in combination with an endoprotease and exopeptidase to produce a protein hydrolysate with premium umami flavor

Meet Cynthia: Our expert on upcycling

Meet Cynthia: Our expert on upcycling

Dr. Machado is a Technical Services Senior Scientist at Novozymes North America, supporting our Food and Beverage customers. Dr. Machado has a extensive knowledge and experience in the use of enzymes for different food applications. Prior to working for Novozymes, Dr. Machado worked in product development for seven years. She led innovation, renovation and cost saving projects for brands such as Fiber One, Nature Valley, Chex Mix and Gardetto’s. Dr. Machado has been with Novozymes since 2017.

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