Pure fermented soy protein is a novel pet food ingredient based on fermentation technology. The soybean meal that serves as the basic ingredient is exclusively sourced from certified farmers in North America. This is one of the very few continents worldwide where soy cultivation does not require or stimulate deforestation. The product is non-GMO soy and contains more than 70% crude protein, as well as a full suite of essential nutrients. The use of fermentation technology helps to break down the relatively long protein chains in the initial soybean meal, making the end product easier to digest.
Together with its supplier Houdek, IQI offers ProtégerTM as a unique, pure, fermented soy protein. Besides increased digestibility, the fermentation process is also known to increase the health benefits and digestibility of soy protein. The process also significantly enhances the palatability of standard soy protein. The nutrients include phosphorus, calcium, and a broad amino acid profile. Studies indicate that the presence of other nutritional factors in ProtégerTM may also result in other benefits, such as reducing intestinal inflammation and boosting metabolic processes.
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August 24 2023
Offering fermented plant protein ingredients with Protéger™
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Offering alternative, plant-based proteins with ProtégerTM
As evidence of the beneficial health effects of fermentation on human food is growing, the demand in fermented pet food ingredients is on the rise as well. Answering to the...
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October 17 2023
Read our latest whitepaper on our new plant-based product Protéger™
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September 20 2023
Why Protéger™ is the perfect ingredient for promoting plant-based proteins in the pet food industry
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February 09 2023
IQI introduces plant-based fermented protein Proteger
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