#145: Arla Foods Ingredients - Protein Bar Science (Christian Jonassen & Preston Losee)

On Episode #145 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Christian Jonassen and Preston Losee from Arla Foods Ingredients to learn more about manufacturing protein bars and high-protein snacks – especially from the ingredient perspective.

Arla Foods Ingredients is a subsidiary of Arla Foods, the world’s fourth-largest dairy company. We recently covered their platform of protein powders specifically designed for protein bars in our article, “Making Protein Bars WORK with Arla Foods Ingredients“, and decided it was time to bring in an expert.

Christian, who has a background in baking and food technology, focuses on the science of incorporating protein into baked goods, while Preston, an account manager, discusses Arla’s involvement in the health and performance nutrition sector as a whole.

They highlight the importance of ingredient selection in creating high-quality protein products, referencing a memorable protein brownie made with Arla’s ingredients that impressed at the Arnold 2024 expo.

https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/protein-bar-science-arla-foods-ingredients-145

Video: Protein Bar Science and Ingredients with Christian Jonassen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDOdsUoHI4Y

• (00:00) – Introduction and Background
• (03:00) – The Science of Baking and Protein Incorporation
• (09:30) – Collaboration with Brands
• (13:15) – Carbohydrate Sources as Binders
• (19:30) – Impact of Carbohydrate Sources on Shelf Stability and Sensory Perception
• (23:15) – Protein Bar Development
• (29:00) – Carbs and Texture
• (34:45) – On Glycerol
• (39:00) – PB8420 as a Plug-and-Play Solution
• (45:00) – Maximizing Protein Content
• (48:30) – Collagen in Protein Bars
• (52:45) – Sample Recipes for Brands
• (56:30) – Everyone’s Favorite Protein Bars?

Thanks so much to Christian and Preston for coming on and providing more education — we’ve tasted the difference, and it’s real!

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• Arla Foods Ingredients Ready to Eat page
• Webinar: Protein Bars 360 – From Concept to Consumer

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