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proteins
From crickets to coffee beans, novel
plant-based ingredients are meeting
the rising interest in non-animal protein
products across categories
by Karen Weisberg
editor@sosland.com
E
arlier this year a study published in the Journal of the
International Union of Crystallography investigated
the structure of milk protein crystals found inside
baby Pacific beetle cockroaches and found it may serve as a
potential protein supplement for humans. While the highly
caloric "milk" - containing three times the energy of dairy
milk and all essential amino acids - may not be ready
now, or ever, for prime time commercialization, the use of
new and non-animal protein sources in beverages, bars
and snacks is beginning to make inroads with mainstream
consumers.
A variety of issues from sustainability to clean label are
expanding consumer notions of desirable protein sources.
Chicago-based market research firm Mintel reports that
preferences for less processed food sources and veganfriendly proteins are decreasing demand for established
protein alternatives. "The leading sources of protein used
in snack bars, soy and whey, are deterring health-conscious
consumers seeking cleaner, simpler foods," said Jodie
Minotto, senior global food trends analyst for Mintel.
The latest buzz
At Pangea, the plant-forward pop-up restaurant at the
Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, N.Y., guests
can expect to find what's trending. Most recently they were
offered candied crickets mixed with popcorn as a "surprise"
opening gambit. "Just to be different this year, we offered
it to customers as a starter to their dinner, to stimulate conversation," chef/instructor Martin Matysik explained.
Having been consumed in other parts of the world for
centuries, bugs have the potential to meet future protein
demands for a growing population. Extensive analysis of
insect species (including one 1997 study of 78 species from
Oaxaca state, Mexico, alone) has been undertaken to determine the dietary energy of edible bugs. "Edible Insects:
Future Prospects for Food and Feed Security," a 2013 book
released by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
stressed that farming insects could have huge global potential, due to both the nutritional value as well as the minimal
environmental impact.
"I think 10 to 20 years from now, we won't have much
choice as we'll be facing a shortage of water and seafood
for sure; most likely, we'll eat meat or fish only once or
twice a week," Mr. Matysik said.
To prepare the bugs for the menu, CIA students remove
dehydrated crickets from vacuum-sealed bags, dip them in
corn syrup, bake them in a low temperature oven until the
sugar dries and crystalizes, then sprinkle them with a mix of
peppers.
Crickets, with their mild corn flavor, are also used in a teff
flour blend at Pangea. Mr. Matysik finds the protein component makes the blend dense and "quite a nice product once
you get over the 'fear' of eating it," he said.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Culinology - September 2016
Culinology - September 2016
Table of Contents
President's Letter - 400-word limit jam session
Emerging Trends - Flavor innovation going Nuts
IFT16: The complicated reality of simple ingredients
Ingredient Trends - Embracing new proteins
Flavor Trends - Pour on the flavor
Member Profile - Corps Values
Expert Voices - PowerBar
Industry News
Student Profile - Hannah Dressen
Petits Fours
News bites
Ad Index
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Culinology - September 2016 - Table of Contents
Culinology - September 2016 - President's Letter - 400-word limit jam session
Culinology - September 2016 - 5
Culinology - September 2016 - Emerging Trends - Flavor innovation going Nuts
Culinology - September 2016 - 7
Culinology - September 2016 - IFT16: The complicated reality of simple ingredients
Culinology - September 2016 - 9
Culinology - September 2016 - 10
Culinology - September 2016 - 11
Culinology - September 2016 - Ingredient Trends - Embracing new proteins
Culinology - September 2016 - 13
Culinology - September 2016 - 14
Culinology - September 2016 - 15
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Culinology - September 2016 - 18
Culinology - September 2016 - 19
Culinology - September 2016 - Flavor Trends - Pour on the flavor
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Culinology - September 2016 - Member Profile - Corps Values
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Culinology - September 2016 - Expert Voices - PowerBar
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Culinology - September 2016 - 39
Culinology - September 2016 - 40
Culinology - September 2016 - Industry News
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Culinology - September 2016 - 43
Culinology - September 2016 - Student Profile - Hannah Dressen
Culinology - September 2016 - 45
Culinology - September 2016 - Petits Fours
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Culinology - September 2016 - 48
Culinology - September 2016 - News bites
Culinology - September 2016 - Ad Index
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