Ingredion Incorporated, a leading provider of specialty ingredient solutions, has launched VITESSENCE Pea 100 HD, a pea protein designed to enhance the texture and taste of cold-pressed bars in the US and Canadian markets. It allows these bars to maintain softness throughout their shelf life, offering preferred sensory attributes and nutritional benefits.

VITESSENCE Pea 100 HD claims to reduce chalkiness while maintaining a soft texture, neutral taste, and reduced sugar content. It provides at least 84% protein on a dry basis, minimizes bitterness, and offers a cleaner-label product. Furthermore, this ingredient reportedly uses less water and has a lower carbon footprint than traditional protein sources like whey isolate.

Analyst QuickTake: Ingredion's portfolio includes a variety of alternative ingredients aimed at improving the texture and stability of food and beverage products, such as ULTRA-TEX 1311 and Novation Indulge 2940 . The company's acquisitions of Verdient , a pea protein specialist, and KaTech , an advanced texture and stabilization solutions provider, likely assisted in these innovations.