Among numerous meal replacement food ingredients, yeast protein has gradually become the new favorite of weight management population due to its unique nutritional value and health advantages.
With the acceleration of modern life pace and the improvement of people's health awareness, the meal replacement food market is facing unprecedented development opportunities. Among numerous meal replacement food ingredients, yeast protein has gradually become the new favorite of weight management population due to its unique nutritional value and health advantages. This issue mainly introduces the application of yeast protein in weight management meal replacement foods.
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Introduction and Characteristics of Yeast Protein
Yeast protein is a sustainable microbial protein extracted from brewing yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) using modern biotechnology. It contains all the essential amino acids for the human body and has an amino acid composition close to the ideal protein level, with a balanced proportion of amino acids that are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body, supporting the increase of muscle mass and better athletic performance. (Effect of yeast protein on muscle mass and performance in an adult population-a double blind, randomised controlled trial)。 In addition, yeast protein also has slow digestion characteristics [1], which can prolong satiety time and cope with hunger, making it very suitable as the main ingredient of meal replacement food.
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The application of yeast protein in food
1、 Application of yeast protein in protein powder
Recently, foreign sports nutrition brand RNWY launched a new product - RNWY Complete Protein, which has been favored by many consumers due to its high nutrient density, low calorie content, and strong satiety. RNWY complete protein powder adds 74.4% yeast protein, combined with creatine and digestive enzymes, to form a three in one nutrition power plant, solving consumers' needs for muscle strength and endurance, supporting better exercise ability and strength.
The yeast protein added to RNWY Complete Protein not only has the characteristics of "three lows and four advantages", but also has the characteristic of slow digestion. The yeast protein derived from vegetarian sources has a high content of branched chain amino acids, which are beneficial for exercise ability, fatigue coping, protein synthesis and metabolism during the recovery period after exercise, muscle synthesis, etc. It is very suitable for people in sports nutrition, weight management, and other areas.
As a food brand under Infinitus, LeZi Leyan's protein powder launched in 2022 is rich in non GMO soy protein isolate, imported whey protein, and yeast protein triple high-quality protein, which is beneficial for amino acid complementarity and ensures long-term supply of amino acids in the body. Yeast protein, as a supplement from microbial sources, has slow digestion characteristics compared to the other two proteins, which helps to prolong satiety. It is a popular choice for fitness and weight management enthusiasts.
2、 Application of yeast protein in protein bars
On June 27th, at the FBIF 2024 Food and Beverage Innovation Conference held at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center, Angel Yeast teamed up with the health food brand FFIT8 to launch a new product - bovine glycoprotein bars.
At the press conference, FFIT8 founder Zhang Guangming said, "In 2020, FFIT8 defined the Chinese protein bar with its professional athlete grade high-quality WPI separated whey protein and snack like taste. Today, FFIT8 teamed up with Angel to create a bovine glycoprotein stick that better meets the needs and taste preferences of the Chinese people by using technological innovation to replace yeast protein. We have made significant innovations and breakthroughs in raw materials, processes, taste, cost-effectiveness, and other aspects, once again redefining protein bars.
The application of yeast protein gives FFIT8's new products more product advantages. It is reported that the protein content of FFIT8 bovine rolled glycoprotein rod is about 6.9 times that of the same quality of raw milk, up to 32% NRV, and it has the characteristics of high absorption rate, long-lasting satiety, and better taste. The cooperation between FFIT8 and Angel has enabled the price reduction and nutritional upgrade of bovine glycoprotein bars, empowering product value with technology and creating a new source of high-quality protein for Chinese people.
Chuji is a light meal replacement food brand specifically designed for fitness enthusiasts. Its Chuji whey protein stick has the characteristics of being full, sugar free, and low-fat, making it suitable for people with fitness and healthy eating needs. For people who exercise regularly, supplementing with high-quality protein is essential, and yeast protein contains all the amino acids needed by the human body, which can meet the needs of muscle recovery and growth for consumers. In addition, for people who need to control their weight, yeast protein can be used as a low-energy density food ingredient to cope with hunger and help manage their diet.
Yeast protein, derived from brewing yeast, is a product of the combination of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Yeast protein fills the gap in the field of microbial derived proteins and injects new energy into the global protein market. Yeast protein, which is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and has both sports and meal replacement nutritional functions, is bringing a series of innovations and changes to the fields of sports nutrition and meal replacement. After intense exercise, yeast protein quickly assists in muscle repair and physical recovery; In the pursuit of a lightweight lifestyle, it provides rich nutrition to meet daily needs, allowing health and deliciousness to coexist.
Looking ahead to the future, yeast protein will undoubtedly become an important driving force for industry progress, shining brightly in the global protein supplement market and triggering an unprecedented protein revolution.
July 31, 2024