ADM Expands Protein Portfolio with Textured Wheat and Pea

New protein ingredients build upon ADM’s extensive portfolio, reaffirming ADM’s continued leadership in the plant protein market

CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2020—ADM (NYSE: ADM), a leading supplier of nutrition solutions for the global food and beverage industry, today announced the launch of Arcon® T textured pea proteins, Prolite® MeatTEX textured wheat protein and Prolite® MeatXT non-textured wheat protein. These highly-functional protein solutions improve the texture and density of meat alternatives, and are particularly useful for achieving consumer-preferred, meat-like texture.

“The key to winning over consumers with plant proteins is fine-tuning the product for optimal sensory appeal. It is essential to get aspects like taste and texture just right,” said Jacquelyn Schuh, product marketing director for alternative proteins. “ADM is the only company offering a full portfolio of textured soy, wheat and pea proteins which unlocks a virtually limitless range of possibilities for creating exciting new products in the plant protein space.”

ADM’s OutsideVoice℠ Protein Segmentation Study found that the top factor motivating consumers in the plant-based category is health and nutrition, while unsatisfactory taste and texture are the top frustrations with the category. ADM’s textured pea and wheat proteins make it easier to overcome this barrier by creating better tasting products with improved texture and color.

Wheat Proteins
Prolite® MeatTEX textured wheat protein and its non-textured counterpart, Prolite® MeatXT wheat protein, contribute meat-like texture to meat and seafood alternative products. With clean taste and a blank-slate color base, these highly-functional proteins offer water absorption and hydration speeds that enhance processing efficiency and reliability.

Pea Proteins
Arcon® T textured pea proteins deliver improved hydration properties and can offer a higher PDCAAS score than other pea proteins on the market. With minimized off notes and a light color, these proteins are ideal for meat alternatives. These products do not require allergen statements, so they are perfectly suited for allergen-free products.

ADM offers two forms of Arcon® T textured pea protein: one which is a blend of pea protein and chickpeas; and another which blends pea protein with navy beans. Acron® T textured pea protein joins the portfolio alongside ADM’s ProFam® pea protein powder which launched in 2019.

Since inventing textured vegetable protein in 1965, ADM has remained at the forefront of innovation in the plant protein market. Today, we offer a full range of ingredients, unmatched market insight and leading formulation know-how to give our customers an edge. Learn more about ADM’s nutrition solutions by visiting www.adm.com.

About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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