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Blue Diamond
Debuts Almond Protein Powder at IFT 2018
New Product Launches the Company into Functional Ingredients
Almond Protein Powder is
Blue Diamond’s
newest
innovation in almond ingredients. The
Blue Diamond
team is committed to doing what it does best: driving
advancements in food through healthy ingredient
innovation. The latest product from the almond experts
sets a new industry standard for clean, healthy, plant-
based products that add value across multiple food
categories.
Blue Diamond
Protein Powder can serve as an essential
component of a protein ingredient blend. It is an excellent
source of fiber, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese
and copper, and a good source of potassium and
calcium. Because it is non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free
and soy-free, it allows manufacturers more versatility in
formulating healthy, “free-from,” protein-rich foods.
“This is an important step in adding functional ingredients
to our product offerings,” said Bill Morecraft, senior vice
president for
Blue Diamond
Almonds Global Ingredients
Division. “Maximizing the superfood potential of almonds
in a powder allows manufacturers to capitalize on the
latest consumer trends and formulate high-protein, all-
natural, plant-based foods and beverages.”
Blue Diamond
Almond Protein Powder has a fine texture,
smooth mouthfeel and a neutral flavor, making it ideal for
protein smoothies, shakes and bars. Unlike other protein
sources, formulators need not deal with masking agents
to neutralize unwanted taste and flavors. In fact, inclusion
of
Blue Diamond
Almond Protein Powder as a part of a
protein blend can assist with masking unwanted flavors
resulting from other protein sources.
“Almond protein powder fills a genuine need for a better
tasting and more natural protein source,” adds Morecraft.
“We’re excited to continue our record of innovation and
be among the first to introduce an almond product for the
protein category.”
Visitors to
Blue Diamond
’s booth at the Institute of
Food Technologies’ (IFT) Food Expo in Chicago had the
opportunity to sample the protein powder in smoothies,
and experience first-hand how the new ingredient
surpasses its plant-based competitors in superior
flavor and texture. Additional recipe demonstrations
and tastings featured Chef Abel Ramos. As a research
chef with Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chef
Ramos developed an extensive knowledge of flavor
applications, trending foods, and knowledge of why
people crave the food they crave. He has deepened his
understanding and appreciation of different flavors and
cooking methods by leading a revamp of 22 Hard Rock
Hotel restaurants throughout Latin America, and instilled a
renewed focus on local, fresh and wholesome ingredients
and preparations as head chef of a high-end, family-
owned Chicago specialty grocer.
To learn more about
Blue Diamond
Almond Protein
Powder, visit
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