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ADVERTORIAL

important to consumers, food manufacturers
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strong potential for plant-based proteins and
pursue new avenues for increased sales.
Indeed, it's a dynamic time in product
development. "With the amazing amount of
recent innovation in the plant-based category
the opportunities now far outweigh the
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Plant-Based Partners
Working with the right partner is key to
providing the array of plant-based products
that consumers are seeking. If plants depend
on light, water and nutrients to grow, plantbased products also need collaborative
attention and care for success.

ADM, with more than 75 years of
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the resources and portfolio of plant-based
protein and taste solutions required to
enable developers to take advantage of
the demand for new products and address
challenges associated with the development
process. "Plant-based proteins do have some
inherent challenges in taste, but with ADM's
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'off-notes', we can support the foodservice
and retail channels by not only providing
the desired nutrition, but also delivering
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the brand and ultimately add value to their
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ADM's background and portfolio make
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that are truly accepted and craved and that are
seen as a mere substitute. Kurt Long, ADM's
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constraint, would you rather use cheap meat/
medium-tier meat or use a blend of high
quality, unique plant-proteins, which allows
you to hit a cost target without yielding quality
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technologists understand the mechanics of
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or quinoa (which may result in a grainy or
bitter taste). By recognizing common sources
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The Right Feeling: Consumer-preferred
protein solutions from ADM overcome
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highly functional proteins or a combination of
blends.
Winning Lineup: ADM's portfolio of
customized blends includes a range of soy,
ancient grains, seeds and nuts, and beans, peas
and pulses. Every protein within those groups,
from amaranth to yellow peas, is proactively
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range of proteins, ADM is also able to develop
a variety of products that meet consumer
demand for more plant-based options.
Clean Considerations: Working with an
array of plant-based proteins, ADM can help
developers create a product that meets their
labeling preferences. This results in brands

using custom solutions that help them meet
their nutritional targets.
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strength of an interlinked food chain, ADM
partners with growers to ensure top-quality
products from farm to plate. The company's
global supply chain, proprietary logistics,
infrastructure and three U.S. application labs
allow ADM to meet high standards while
continuing to invest in emerging protein
ingredients.

Challenge Accepted:
Vegan Chorizo
"Sausage" Crumbles
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product that demonstrates the ability to
overcome product formulation challenges is a
100% vegan pizza topping.
"Pizza is on the verge of innovation
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initial plant-based work focusing on burgers
the second largest foodservice segment will not
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For pizza toppings, ADM created 100%
plant-based chorizo-style crumbles by
combining soy protein, hemp seeds, sorghum
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that's just as appetizing as the real thing.

"Chicken" Shawarma
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of plant-based foods that target authentic
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high-gelling soy protein isolate for the right
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authentic taste.
ADM is a one-stop shop for all formulation
needs with technical know-how, consumer
insights and an unmatched portfolio poised
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solutions, visit:
https://www.ADM.com/proteins

Sources:
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ADM OutsideVoiceSM Primary Research Study, May 2019
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https://www.ADM.com/proteins
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