Protein is a macronutrient critical to the body’s well-being and is required continually as a building block for every cell, as well as for the enzymes, hormones and molecules important to the general health of the human system. Science demonstrates that spreading out protein consumption across a day maximizes muscle maintenance benefits; it is more effective to consume about 30g of quality protein several times a day than to devour the day’s protein ration in just one or two meals.
Not all proteins are alike. In fact, no two proteins, even from the same source, are alike. These differences are responsible for the various textures, tastes and functionalities of practically every protein-based food. These unique properties form the foundation of protein ingredients that netted the industry $2.8 billion in the U.S. in 2011. That number is predicted to continue growing, due to the strong competition animal-derived proteins face from plant-derived protein ingredients.