Reviewing Soybean Carbohydrates September 21/Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences -- The soybean is the most widely used vegetable protein source for monogastric animals and is the most prevalent
Recently, coffee drink manufacturers have entered the energy market with enhanced formulations, such as Starbucks’ Coffee Double Shot, a ready-to-drink, shot-sized coffee drink with a double dose of caffeine.
American food and beverage new product launches with the high-protein claim increased 26% from 2008-2009. This parallels global activity, as global food and beverage new product launches with the high-protein claim increased 40% from 2008-2009.
Instances of workers “brown bagging it” and bringing meals to work to save money has increased, as a result of the recession. In Asia, food and drink products with very specific positioning to workers is not uncommon.
Researchers uncover a
“digestive symbiosis” between milk oligosaccharides and Bifidobacteria .
The health benefits of other components found in milk--from CLA to whey
proteins--are being investigated and commercialized.
The functional beverages category is a continuing success story, and the credible health benefits of protein are placed to become part of that success.