Arla Foods Ingredients has launched its first organic micellar casein isolate, MicelPure, to help manufacturers meet the increasing demand for organic, natural and functional protein products.

Extracted from milk using a gentle process, the micellar casein isolate protein ingredient maintains its chemical structure while enabling the creation of products.

Arla Foods Ingredients business development manager Barbara Jensen said: “When consumers hear ‘organic’, they think healthy, sustainable and wholesome. However, a shortage of natural, organic protein ingredients has prevented many manufacturers from entering this market.

“MicelPure Organic fills the gap, allowing companies to extend their portfolios with products that are both organic and packed with high-quality protein.”

The company noted that MicelPure consists of 87% native protein and is suitable for food, functional health foods and active nutrition applications.

Additionally, the product is low in lactose and fat, heat-stable and taste-neutral.

The company will offer MicelPure in an organic version, made from certified organic milk from Denmark. Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

Arla Foods Ingredients Sports Nutrition and Health Foods business development manager Joe Katterfield said: “Protein’s benefits for muscle growth, recovery and weight management have driven consumer demand in a range of categories. But while the high-protein trend is definitely here to stay, manufacturers also have to meet many other needs.

“MicelPure combines high protein levels and functionality with an offer of healthy wholesomeness that increases the appeal.”

MicelPure samples are available for food applications such as cooking-stable cheeses, yoghurts, ice-cream and puddings.