Enzyme Leader Presenting Two Educational Sessions to Inspire a New Generation of Plant-Based Foods
ELGIN, Illinois (September 9, 2024) — Amano Enzyme USA Co. Ltd., a manufacturer with more than 75 years of experience providing innovative enzyme solutions for food manufacturing and processing, is showcasing its latest technological advancements during the Plant Based World Expo North America in New York City, September 11-12. Attendees can learn more about how Amano Enzyme’s high-quality microbial enzymes can improve the texture, taste and performance of plant-based food applications, including plant-based dairy and meat-free alternatives.
Visit Plant Based World Expo booth #103 or attend one of the following sessions in the Learning Garden. A session titled “Improvement of Physical Properties in High Protein Plant-Based Cheese with Enzymatic Treatment,” will be presented by Monica Henry, MS, Scientist at Amano Enzyme, on Wednesday, September 11, at 3:00 p.m. A second session, “Elevating Taste and Nutrition: Enzymatic Solutions for Plant-Based Success,” will be presented by Liangji Xu, PhD, Technical Service Manager at Amano Enzyme, on Thursday, September 12, at 1:30 p.m.
“Our team is excited to meet with Plant Based World Expo attendees and discuss how our specialty enzymes can help improve the texture, taste and consumer appeal of their next plant-based food innovation,” said Emilie Shishido, Head of Marketing. “We hope attendees will also join us in the Learning Garden where two of our enzyme experts will present educational sessions designed to help manufacturers overcome many of the challenges associated with plant-based products, ensuring that consumers don’t have to sacrifice flavor or texture to enjoy the nutritional benefits of plant-based foods.”
Improvement of Physical Properties in High Protein Plant-Based Cheese with Enzymatic Treatment—Wednesday, September 11, at 3:00 p.m. This session is designed to help attendees elevate plant-based cheese to match the high protein nutritional content of dairy cheese. Learn how specialty enzymes can help enhance the stretchability, meltability and hardness of plant-based cheese to craft the perfect blend of textures for your product, shaping the future of delicious, nutritionally balanced plant-based cheese.
Elevating Taste and Nutrition: Enzymatic Solutions for Plant-Based Success—Thursday, September 12, at 1:30 p.m. Attendees can learn how to unlock the full potential of their plant-based creations and produce everything from creamy plant-based milks to tasty meat alternatives that are sure to rival traditional products. Tailored solutions from Amano Enzyme can be the key to overcome a variety of challenges with plant-based foods, including flavor enhancement, texture optimization, nutrition and functional properties.
Amano Enzyme’s background in pharmaceuticals, fermentation and enzyme technology—paired with its commitment to the highest standards of quality, manufacturing processes and technical expertise—provides a unique problem-solving, collaborative approach to its customers’ most difficult formulation and processing challenges, for a wide variety of plant-based applications including:
Plant-based beverages—Amano helps enhance the protein stability and mouthfeel of plant-based milk while also helping to control the sugar profile.
Plant-based cheese—Amano’s enzymes help create high-protein plant-based cheeses that stretch and melt beautifully, just like traditional cheese while maintaining its creamy texture and robust flavor.
Plant-based meat—Mimic real meat’s taste, texture and look with Amano’s specialty enzymes that make it possible to increase the umami and meaty flavor of these products.
From milks to meats to dairy alternatives like cheese, Amano Enzyme delivers taste and texture solutions that satisfy consumers. Stop by and visit Amano Enzyme’s team at booth #103, attend one of the education sessions in the Learning Garden or visit https://www.amano-enzyme.com/application/food/.
About Amano Enzyme:
Founded in 1899, Amano Enzyme is a major specialty enzyme manufacturer with subsidiaries in the USA, Europe and Asia. Amano Enzyme USA Co., Ltd. supplies high-quality, microbial enzymes for the Food, Dietary Supplement, Industrial and In Vitro Diagnostic Industries to the Americas. With multi-ton manufacturing capabilities, SQF Level 2 certification and technical expertise, Amano Enzyme can provide unparalleled service along with guaranteed highest quality products.
