The recently published Finnish nutrition recommendations shine a light on a growing global trend: the push towards more sustainable and plant-based nutrition. For food manufacturers worldwide, this shift presents an opportunity to innovate and adapt their product portfolios. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields® offers a solution that aligns well with these evolving dietary guidelines. As an EU novel food approved ingredient, it brings credibility and confidence to product development.
Understanding the global shift
While Finland’s new recommendations are local, they may reflect future dietary trends globally, emphasizing plant-based proteins, sustainable food choices, and increased fiber intake. This global movement challenges food manufacturers to develop products that are not only nutritious but also environmentally responsible.
BlackGrain: Meeting multiple requirements with one ingredient
BlackGrain from Yellow Fields® stands out as a versatile solution for manufacturers looking to meet these new guidelines. With its unique composition of 34% plant protein, 39% dietary fiber, and 21% encapsulated rapeseed oil, it delivers multiple nutritional benefits in a single ingredient. This 3-in-1 combination reduces the need for multiple separate ingredients while supporting product developers in creating healthier options.
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Key benefits for modern food production
- Nutritional value: High in protein and fiber, with essential fatty acids
- Sustainability: Produced through upcycling, utilizing 100% of the rapeseed
- Versatility: Suitable for various applications from breakfast cereals to meat alternatives
- Clean label: Suitable for multiple dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegan, and legume-free diets
- Local impact: Supports crop diversity and sustainable agriculture through rapeseed cultivation
Practical applications
Food manufacturers can incorporate BlackGrain into various products to meet new nutritional targets. Thanks to its mild taste, it blends seamlessly into:
- Plant-based meat alternatives and meatballs (hybrid) (up to 10% inclusion)
- Breakfast cereals and granolas (up to 20% inclusion)
- Extruded snacks (up to 15% inclusion)
- Multigrain and gluten-free breads (up to 7% inclusion)
Looking forward
As dietary guidelines continue to evolve globally, ingredients that can help manufacturers meet both nutritional and sustainability goals become increasingly valuable. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields® represents not just an ingredient, but a step towards more sustainable food production.
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