Sustainable Bakery and Textured Insect Protein Powder

Can the bakery sector be healthy and sustainable at the same time?

The world of bakery is evolving. What once focused solely on taste and texture must now respond to a new demand: sustainability.

Consumers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are no longer just looking for products that are good for their health, but also good for the planet. According to a report by the STERN Center for Sustainable Business (2022), 77% of respondents consider sustainability a key factor in their purchasing decisions, and sustainably marketed products are growing three times faster than conventional ones.

But how can bakers and confectioners reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing quality or taste?

This is where Textured Insect Protein Powder or TIP Powder comes in, an innovative protein source that improves the nutritional profile of baked goods and reduces the environmental footprint. With TIP Powder, it is possible to offer protein-rich, functional and sustainable breads, biscuits and other baked goods.

The challenge of sustainability in bakery

The production of bread and baked goods faces a growing challenge: how to maintain quality and taste while reducing environmental impact.

Traditional ingredients such as flour and animal proteins require large amounts of land, water and energy, contributing to resource depletion. Added to this is food waste: tonnes of bread and bakery products end up in the trash every year, exacerbating the waste crisis.

Consumers are increasingly aware of these issues. According to the STERN report, 54% of millennials surveyed consider environmental impact when buying food, and sustainability-labelled products can sell for up to 38% more.

This means that sustainable baking is not only an environmental necessity, but also a business opportunity.

Among the alternatives to reduce the ecological impact, ingredients such as alternative flours and vegetable proteins have emerged. However, TIP Powder stands out for several reasons, including:

• Its high protein content of 61% on a dry basis.
• A complete amino acid profile.
• A rich profile of omegas 3, 6 and 9.
• And its highly efficient production, which uses fewer resources and generates fewer emissions than other protein sources, such as dairy.

TIP Powder was created to enable the food industry to offer more nutritious, functional and sustainable products without compromising on quality.

TIP Powder: Nutrition and sustainability in baking

If the bakery sector wants to evolve towards a more sustainable model, it needs ingredients that not only reduce its environmental impact, but also provide nutritional value.

With 61% protein, a complete amino acid profile and a balanced combination of healthy fats and fibre, TIP Powder significantly improves the nutritional content of breads, biscuits and other baked goods, and its versatility allows it to be easily integrated into recipes without affecting taste or texture.

In addition, its versatility allows it to be easily integrated into recipes without affecting taste or texture. How can it be applied in the bakery sector?

1. Multigrain breads and crackers: Up to 25 g per 100 g of product can be incorporated, increasing the protein content without altering the texture.
2. Cereal bars: Up to 37.5 g per 100 g, ideal for energy snacks with high nutritional value.
3. Bakery premixes: Perfect for functional formulations, with a recommended use of 37.5 g per 100 g in dry mixes.

In addition to providing more protein and nutrients, TIP Powder helps reduce waste, as its moisture retention capacity can extend the freshness of baked goods.

With this ingredient, bakeries can innovate without losing sight of what matters most: quality, taste and sustainability.

How to make your bakery more sustainable with TIP Powder

Incorporating sustainable ingredients doesn't have to be complicated. TIP Powder is easy to use and adapts perfectly to bakery and patisserie recipes, allowing you to improve the nutritional profile of breads, biscuits and snacks without affecting their taste or texture.

If you are a baker, pastry chef or just a passionate baker, you can start experimenting with TIP Powder today.

You can request a sample from our sales team or get TIP Powder through the Tastik website. Below is all the information you need to start innovating with a forward-thinking bakery ingredient.

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