Seeking Acid and Heat Stable Sweet Proteins
Specific Technical Innovation
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Innovation Need
Seeking Acid and Heat Stable Sweet Proteins
- PepsiCo
- From United States
- Responsive
- Deadline at 04/07/2024
- Posted by
Desired outcome
Description
PepsiCo seeks high-intensity sweet proteins (e.g., Brazzein, Monellin, Thaumatin) that are stable in low pH environments and during thermal treatments in ready-to-drink, shelf-stable beverage applications.
Background
The area of sugar reduction continues to be of high interest to PepsiCo and the search for novel sweeteners and technologies to reformulate, grow, and protect core brands by achieving consumer acceptance in a cost-effective manner.
Key Success Criteria
BEVERAGES APPLICATION:
Must-Haves
- Safe for consumption, safety data available for toxicology effects
- Water soluble
- Acceptable taste profile
- Stable in low pH (2.7-3.2) beverage at ambient temperature for 6-9 months (Stable to light, heat, no sedimentation, or phase separation, no or minimal impact on flavor/taste of finished beverage during shelf life)
- Stable after the thermal process (Hot Fill: 200-205F for 33 seconds; Tunnel: 160-165F for 10min; Aseptic: 280F for 4 sec). At a minimum compatible with the cold fill preserved process.
- Ingredient shelf-life minimum 6 months required.
- Path to regulatory approval in the US, Canada, and/or Europe
- Acceptable cost in use (cost index)
- Ingredient name is consumer friendly and resonates "natural" source.
- Ingredient labeling resonates "natural" source.
Nice-to-Haves
- GRAS or FEMA
- Ingredient shelf-life 12 months or more
Possible Approaches
- Proof of concept study in surface modification of commercially available sweet proteins via complex formation, encapsulation, enzymatic treatments to address stability challenges associated with sweet proteins.
- Breakthrough ingredients that have significant advancement beyond PepsiCo's knowledge.
- Cross category leverage is encouraged if it fits beverage application.
- Any sweet protein with no allergen issues.
Approaches not of interest
Technologies/solutions that PepsiCo is familiar with and/or has previously studied for e.g., blends of different sweeteners and modulators.
Preferred Collaboration types
PepsiCo is open to a range of collaboration types.
Additional Information
Resources available when collaborating with PepsiCo:
- Funding: Project co-work funding is dependent on proof of concept. Preference will be given to an integrated team that has all the capabilities needed to develop the model.
- Expertise: SME consult on ingredient application in PepsiCo beverage model.
- Technologies: Test under Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 23 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
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