Think U.S. Dairy for upgrades to snacking at IFT15

The U.S. Dairy Export Council^® (USDEC) demonstrated the benefits of U.S. dairy beyond nutrition and flavor at the 2015 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Innovative prototypes at the USDEC booth showcased the versatility of U.S. cheeses and ingredients in applications ranging from snacks to mini-meals.

Four new prototypes sampled showed how the U.S. dairy industry helps formulators meet consumer demand by balancing innovation with the flavor, natural functionality, nutrition and value offered by dairy ingredients. The prototypes catered to top food and beverage trends, including protein quality, quantity and timing, weight wellness and global inspiration.

Visitors to Booth 1043 learned how the U.S. dairy industry works side by side with food and beverage manufacturers throughout the research and development process to help successfully deliver new products to the market.

Prototypes

Savory Kimchee-se Pancake - Formula Sheet

Surprise your taste buds with a bold Korean twist on an American classic. These savory pancakes pack in 24% of the Daily Value for protein (12 grams) and 25% of the Daily Value for calcium with their combination of high-quality U.S. dairy ingredients. Inspired by the popular fermented food trend, this satisfying snack or mini-meal offers a burst of global flavor.

View the prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.

Applicable resources:

Better Snacking for Weight Management - PPT presentation
Video
- Protein Throughout the Day - View a video that describes protein's role in satiety and building and maintaining muscle mass.
Ingredients:
- U.S. Whey & Milk Permeate Overview - This brochure highlights the benefits of using permeate in many applications and how it can make a difference in managing sodium content in manufactured products.
- U.S. Cheese Industry Overview - Use this brochure to discover the foundation as to why the U.S. cheese industry is a partner to consider for your future cheese needs.
- U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
- Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) spec sheet: Discover the benefits of formulating with MPCs ad how they can be used in various applications.
Technical Reports:
- Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins - Serves to help food and beverage formulators understand the complexity of milk proteins, the different protein types and characteristics and how current research impacts dairy protein performance.
- Milk Protein Concentrates (MPC): Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
- Coproducts of Milk & Whey Processing - This report highlights milk and whey protein coproduct research, along with current and potential applications for the dairy industry.
Nutrition Spotlight: U.S. Dairy Proteins for Healthy and Active Lifestyles - Incorporating U.S. dairy proteins is valuable in realizing benefits related to higher protein diets.
Choosing a Dairy Protein Ingredient - Learn the basic differences in the chemistry between casein and whey proteins and the benefits in developing a protein-enhanced food with the desired flavor, texture and appearance.
Cheese and Healthy Eating Brochure - This 7-page brochure provides statistics, facts and nutrition information on cheese and how it can help meet health and wellness needs.

Moofu Meatballs - Formula Sheet
Reduced-sodium BBQ Sauce - Formula Sheet

The popularity of meatballs spans many cultures, and this version is sure to be a hit with those looking for meat alternatives. Made with Moofu, a protein-rich meat alternative based on acidified skim milk, these tasty snacks deliver on protein content with up to 16 grams of high-quality protein per serving. Served with barbecue (BBQ) sauce that reduces at least 60% of the sodium of traditional sauce, they're the perfect addition for meatless Mondays or any day of the week.

View the Moofu Meatball and Reduced-sodium BBQ Sauce prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.

Applicable resources:

U.S. Dairy Proteins in Meat Alternatives - PPT presentation
Videos:
- Higher Protein Diets - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
- Sodium Reduction - With efforts to reduce sodium consumption, hear how dairy ingredients can enhance saltiness in foods and beverages without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients:
- U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
- U.S. Whey & Milk Permeate Overview - This brochure highlights the benefits of using permeate in many applications and how it can make a difference in managing sodium content in manufactured products.
Technical reports/Monographs:
- Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins - Serves to help food and beverage formulators understand the complexity of milk proteins, the different protein types and characteristics and how current research impacts dairy protein performance.
- Permeate for Sodium Reduction - Researchers supported by the Dairy Research Institute^{^TM} share research on permeate and its use for sodium reduction.
- Coproducts of Milk & Whey Processing - This report highlights milk and whey protein coproduct research, along with current and potential applications for the dairy industry.
Nutrition Spotlight: U.S. Dairy Proteins: High-quality and Complete Protein Sources - Overview of the nutrition composition and benefits of U.S. dairy proteins.

Chai Protein Pudding - Formula Sheet

This unique take on a classic comfort food adds a little spice to snacking. Made with wholesome 2% milk, high-quality dairy proteins and added fiber, chai pudding also is a nutritious treat with 14 grams of protein per serving. Appeal to consumers of all ages with this satiating delicacy infused with flavors from India.

View the prototype formula sheet for market insights, ingredients used, nutritional panel, preparation suggestions and the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients.

Applicable resources:

Comfort Foods Can Be Healthy - PPT presentation
Videos:
- Higher Protein Diets - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
- Healthy Aging - View a video that describes how dairy and dairy protein ingredients can help mitigate the age-related loss of muscle faced by today's senior population.
Ingredients:
- Micellar Casein Concentrate (MCC) Overview - Learn about MCC, its unique protein profile and its rare set of functional benefits that make it a valuable ingredient for manufacturers.
- U.S. Dairy Proteins Overview - This resource highlights the versatility and nutritional benefits of using dairy protein ingredients in many applications.
- Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) spec sheet: Discover the benefits of formulating with MPCs ad how they can be used in various applications.
Technical reports/Monographs:
- Understanding the Role of Dairy Proteins - Serves to help food and beverage formulators understand the complexity of milk proteins, the different protein types and characteristics and how current research impacts dairy protein performance.
- Sarcopenia: The Benefits of Dairy Proteins - This 12-page monograph describes the benefits of dairy proteins, specifically whey protein, in the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
- Milk Protein Concentrates (MPC): Manufacturing and Applications - This report highlights the state of the science for manufacturing and applications of these dairy ingredients.
- Milk Fractionation Technology and Emerging Opportunities - This report summarizes the emerging fractionation research on advances in the wide variety of rich nutrients found within cow's milk, as well as the latest research on dairy ingredient processing and applications.
Snacking: Identifying a World of Opportunities - This white paper explores the consumer attitudes, behaviors and trends around snacking and how that translates into U.S. dairy opportunities.

Other Prototypes (not sampled at the show)

Yogurt Barley Soup - Formula Sheet

Protein-packed Flatbread - Formula Sheet

Other U.S. Dairy Resources of Interest

U.S. dairy ingredients naturally add great taste, nutritional benefits, functionality, convenience and value to foods beverages. The USDEC Global Marketing Program works with food and beverage manufacturers to help innovate new or improved products that deliver consumer appeal.

It provides the dairy, food and beverage industries with a vast network of resources through our affiliated organizations - Dairy Management Inc.^{^TM}, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy^®, and National Dairy Council^® - to develop products to meet consumer demand around the world.

Looking for ways to innovate with your products? Just ask. We can provide dairy product, ingredient and nutrition research and development resources.

Program Information

U.S. Dairy Export Council - Discover how the Global Marketing Program of USDEC can support growth through innovation with this handout.
U.S. Dairy Industry Overview - This 4-page brochure highlights U.S. dairy's multifaceted strengths.
National Dairy Foods Research Centers and Applications Labs -This resource offers a detailed overview of the National Dairy Foods Research Centers and Applications Labs, which provides the industry with leading-edge dairy product and ingredient research and technical resources that support dairy industry innovation.
ThinkUSAdairy.org Overview - This 2-page brochure provides an overview of USDEC's customer-facing website.
Find an Ingredient Supplier -Discover an ingredient supplier from the home page of our website.

Videos

Dairy Beverages - Learn about high-quality protein beverages that help baby boomers and other aging citizens prevent muscle loss.
Healthy Aging - View a video that describes how dairy and dairy protein ingredients can help mitigate the age-related loss of muscle faced by today's senior population.
Reduced Sodium - With efforts to reduce sodium consumption, hear how dairy ingredients can enhance saltiness in foods and beverages without sacrificing taste.
Building a Higher Protein Diet - Learn about dairy protein trends, opportunities, applications and research.
Protein Throughout the Day - View a video that describes protein's role in satiety and building and maintaining muscle mass.
New Concepts with Dairy - View a video from the 2014 IFT that features prototypes highlighted and discusses the benefits of U.S dairy proteins.

Applications and Related Information

4^th Annual NDC New Product Competition - "Innovating Beverages for Millennials" was this year student competition theme in which the winning teams were announced at the Dairy Division Social event. Check out the three finalists' winning beverages.
Dairy Proteins: Nutrition, Product and Market Benefits - Special supplement from the Journal of Food Science.
Protein Quality Matters Fact Sheet - Learn about protein quality measurements and how dairy proteins are different from other protein types.
Protein: Opening the Door to Dairy's Opportunities - This white paper examines consumer attitudes, behaviors and trends around protein intake, how proteins are perceived and consumed, and what protein-based innovation opportunities exist.
Understanding Protein and Satiety - Discover how whey protein ingredients can make food products more satisfying and appealing to consumers.
Navigating Protein and Satiety - Learn about leveraging consumers' interest in satiety benefits.
Quick-Reference Guide: Nutrition Claims for Dairy Products - This resource provides a basic understanding of nutrition claims and labeling rules, specifically nutrition and health-related claims that represent opportunities for use with fluid milk, cheese and yogurt products.
Sensory Properties of Whey Ingredients - Discusses recent research on improving the sensory properties of whey protein ingredients to help product developers utilize them more successfully.
Whey Protein Heat Stability - Summarizes recent research on improving the heat stability of whey protein ingredients, thus helping product developers utilize them in more applications.

Other Websites and Information

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy - Visit USDairy.com for more information about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
NationalDairyCouncil.org/wheyprotein - Visit National Dairy Council's whey protein page for information about whey protein, educational resources, recipes and more.
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: Food Safety - Learn about the dairy supply chain's efforts to deliver safe and wholesome products to consumers.
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: Traceability - Learn about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy's efforts to enhance dairy traceability.