Hydrolysates

A more easily-digestible form of protein
perfect for nutrition products

About

Hydrolysates are a form of “pre-digested” proteins that are easily digested and rapidly absorbed
by the human body – and this is one of the reasons they’re so popular in infant nutrition.

Our range of hydrolysates is even more versatile, with specific applications in sports
and other adult nutrition too.

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Suitable for infants

Particularly those facing feeding and digestion issues.

Supports performance

For active consumers before, during and after exercise.

More market opportunity

With Halal and Kosher certification, and our expert advice at hand.

Characteristics

Mild to moderately hydrolysed options available
Easy digestion and rapid absorption
Versatile applications across infant, sport and adult nutrition
Options with Halal and Kosher certification

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Hydrolysates for infants

Fonterra agrees that breast milk is best for infants and supports the aim and intent of the WHO code which states: Breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk substitutes are recognised by the World Health Organisation as safe and nutritious alternatives to breast milk for infants whose mothers cannot or choose not to breastfeed.

Digestive comfort

Through enzymatic hydrolysis, it’s possible to break down cow’s milk protein into peptides and amino acids, which makes it easier for babies to digest and absorb the protein - an essential nutrient for growth and development. It may also reduce gastrointestinal transit time and contribute to reducing minor feeding issues and promote digestive comfort.

Allergy prevention

When produced in the right way, cow’s milk protein hydrolysates may induce tolerance to cow’s milk proteins. The presence of certain peptides in the hydrolysate can cause the baby’s immune system to correctly recognise them as a food protein and not as an allergen. This may help prevent infants from developing an immune response to dairy products as they grow older. Note that hydrolysates are not recommended for infants with existing allergies.

Hydrolysates for sports

Because hydrolysates are easily digestible and rapidly absorbed it makes them ideal ingredients for active consumers wanting to quickly attain the benefits of protein. Hydrolysates can provide the muscle fuel active consumers need when exercising or competing, helping to support muscle maintenance, performance and recovery, pre-, during and post-exercise.

Hydrolysates for Medical

Our hydrolysates are a source of easily absorbed high quality nutrition for medical foods. Our hydrolysates targeted for medical food applications provide functionality to support retort products.

Our expertise gives you more choice, including tailored solutions

Our hydrolysates are the result of a proprietary process, using selected enzymes to break down the proteins into peptides while controlling the extent of the process. So you can choose the right degree of hydrolysis for your needs, from mild (digestive comfort and fast absorption) to moderate (fast absorption, digestive comfort, tolerance, reducing risk of developing cows’ milk protein allergy, and enteral feeding).

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Some of our hydrolysates we recommend for infant nutrition

SureStart™ 917

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH). A mildly hydrolysed whey protein for comfort, offering excellent nutritional quality. It boasts very good emulsification propertiesand good solubility, as well as low lactose and ash.

SureStart™ 948

Milk Protein Hydrolysate (MPH). This casein hydrolysate has high nutritional quality plus good emulsification properties. It is retort stable and features low lactose and fat.

Some of our hydrolysates we recommend for sports and medical nutrition

SureProtein™ 911

A lightly hydrolysed, mild flavoured whey ingredient, with excellent bar softening properties. It offers unique bar shortening properties compared to other hydrolysates. Used at low to moderate levels, these properties make it useful in a range of protein blends to deliver a pleasant and stable texture, including all-whey label claims.

SureProtein™ 917

A lightly hydrolysed whey ingredient, with strong bar softening properties, with an elastic texture. Used at low to moderate levels in a formulation this can be a great shelf life extender and bar softener. Recommended for all whey low sugar solutions.

SureProtein™ 817

Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH). Retort stable with good emulsification properties, this mildly hydrolysed whey protein is ideal for gel applications, delivering low flavour profile and increased amino acid absorption.