Scientific and regulatory insights for protein ingredients and protein enrichments

Proteins are the essential building blocks of the human body, and play a functional role in many bodily processes. Proteins are comprised of amino acids and are crucial for the absorption of essential amino acids, making them one of the most important macronutrients in the human diet. This article explains the functional properties of different proteins in foods, the ways by which protein is isolated and added in foods, and regulatory and other requirements impacting upon the making of a protein claim.