Cyvex Nutrition will introduce its new Protomine™ line of fat-free fish protein powders made from a whole food source at the IFT 2013 Expo in Chicago.
"Protomine is a truly unique ingredient for manufacturers looking to diversify the protein options in their foods and beverages," said Matt Phillips, president, Cyvex Nutrition. The protein delivers a hydrolyzed marine protein at a greater than 80% concentration in its natural, unflavored form and contains naturally containing trace elements in bioavailable organic forms including a 1:1 ratio of magnesium to calcium.
The ingredient it easy to flavor and include in a variety of protein formulations like protein bars, powders, ready-to-drink shakes, soup stocks and medical and clinical nutrition products. It also offers clean label characteristics as it's gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free and free of phytoestrogens. The protein is also non-GMO and free from added antibiotics and hormones.
Also, it contains all eight essential amino acids with high levels of arginine, histidine and lysine. The amino acids are in a bioactive peptide form (di-tri-oligo peptides) and are formed through hydrolysis, a process that uses natural enzymes to split long protein chains into shorter peptides through a water-based reaction. These smaller protein segments digest faster than longer chains, are more easily tolerated by the digestive system and are more easily tolerated by those with food sensitivities or those recovering from injury. They are also quickly absorbed and efficiently transported throughout the body.
Further, the ingredient is produced in conjunction with Bluewave Marine Ingredients refining facilities and is based on the sustainably harvested Peruvian Anchovy. Bluewave Marine Ingredients also recently launched its AminoMarine™ brand protein powder that's dairy-free and gluten-free and available to retailer in the U.S. market.
