PROTEIN EVOLUTION BAR

Concept description

Barentz's Protein Evolution Bar is a pistachio-flavored high-protein bar developed to bring the Protein Fortification trend to life. Combining milk protein and hydrolyzed collagen peptides with crunchy soy crisps and pistachios, the bar demonstrates how different protein ingredients can come together in an indulgent and convenient snack format.

Protein fortification offers a much broader formulation toolbox. Depending on the desired nutritional profile, application and positioning, solutions can include collagen peptides, dairy proteins, milk powders, complete and hydrolyzed plant proteins, protein crisps, yeast proteins, vitamins and minerals, and other functional nutrition ingredients.

With its nutty pistachio flavor, crispy texture and high protein content, the Protein Evolution Bar shows how everyday snacking can provide an accessible format for protein-focused nutrition. The concept illustrates how protein fortification can go beyond traditional sports nutrition and become part of convenient everyday eating occasions.

Nutritious & Safe

The Protein Evolution Bar provides 16.7 g of protein per 50 g bar and qualifies for a high protein nutrition claim. Its combination of milk protein, hydrolyzed collagen peptides and soy crisps demonstrates different ways protein can be incorporated into a convenient snack format.

HYBRID HIGH PROTEIN SHAKE

Concept description

Barentz's hybrid high protein shake is specifically designed for individuals looking to support their protein intake. It contains a carefully selected blend of milk and pea proteins, providing nutritional benefits and a smooth mouthfeel. Notably, 50% of the milk protein is substituted with pea protein to enhance sustainability, reduce costs, and to lower pressure on resource availability. Additionally, it is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, promoting efficient protein absorption. The combination of cocoa powder and cheese powder offers a robust chocolate flavor with a rich, creamy texture.

Furthermore, the soluble fiber present does not alter viscosity. The high fiber content promotes a prebiotic effect, extends feelings of fullness, and supports digestive health.

Nutritious & Safe

With over 20% protein of the energy intake per serving, a high protein claim is optional. This shake is enriched with 5.6g of fiber per serving which makes a fiber claim optional as well. Each serving delivers 15% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B2, B6, C, E, copper, magnesium and potassium. Local support can be provided with the usage of nutritional and health claims.

HIGH PROTEIN MEAT & PLANT DUMPLINGS

Concept description

Barentz's High Protein Meat & Plant Dumplings demonstrate how protein fortification can be applied beyond traditional nutrition and snack formats. The savory meat concept combines pork with pea protein, providing 15 g of protein per serving of five dumplings, of which 5 g comes from pea protein. The combination of animal and plant protein creates a protein-rich filling while maintaining a tender, meaty bite and a clean, savory taste. Combining animal and plant proteins also supports the transition towards more plant-based protein and helps reduce the product's CO₂ impact.

Pea protein supports protein enrichment, while potato starch and potato fibre help manage water and oil within the formulation to support product texture and quality.

This concept illustrates how protein fortification can move into familiar savory meal formats, creating opportunities to increase protein content while maintaining an enjoyable eating experience.

Nutritious & Safe

Each serving of five dumplings provides 15 g of protein, including 5 g from pea protein. The formulation also uses a reduced-sodium salt solution designed to support the savory profile with a lower sodium contribution than conventional salt.

INNER BALANCE BAR

Concept description

Barentz's Inner Balance Bar is a high-fiber bar developed to bring the High Fiber & Gut Health trend to life. The concept demonstrates how fiber can be incorporated into an enjoyable and convenient snack format, combining nutritional benefits with an appealing taste and texture.

Fiber enrichment offers a broad formulation toolbox. Depending on the desired nutritional profile, application and positioning, solutions can include soluble and insoluble fibers, prebiotic fibers such as FOS and GOS, resistant starches, cereal and fruit fibers, and other functional nutrition ingredients. This allows formulators to explore different approaches to increasing fiber content while considering taste, texture and the overall eating experience.

Nutritious & Safe

The Inner Balance Bar demonstrates how fiber and other gut health promoting ingredients can be incorporated into a convenient snack format while maintaining an enjoyable taste and texture. With 1.6g of fiber per 50 g bar the concept can be qualified for a nutrition claim regarding dietary fiber.

GLP-1 LEMON & POPPY SEED ICE-CREAM

Concept description

Barentz's lemon & poppy seed ice-cream is a creamy, indulgent treat that is suitable for GLP-1 and lactose-free diets. The combination of protein and fiber promotes secretion of the GLP-1 hormone, enhances insulin release, lowers glucose levels and increases satiety. The added protein comes from lactose-free milk protein concentrate, which has a high protein content and provide a clean, creamy and milky taste. Due to filtration and enzymatic hydrolysis, the milk protein is lactose-free and suitable for people who are lactose intolerant. The fiber used is a soluble fiber that is primarily fermented in the colon, providing prebiotic effects that support gut health and weight management.

The recipe combines optimum aeration with excellent melting resistance, enabling consistent and high-quality ice-cream. With its vibrant citrus notes from the lemon and the unique texture from the poppy seeds, each serving offers a delightful twist on traditional ice cream flavors.

Nutritious & Safe

The careful selection of ingredients ensures that every scoop is not only delicious but also contributes to a balanced diet, offering a guilt-free indulgence. Due to the addition of lactose-free milk protein and soluble fiber a high protein and high fiber claim can be made. The used ingredients give good stability during shelf life.

HYDRATIONAL FIBER DRINK

Concept description

This refreshing beverage contains high levels of soluble fiber and a vitamin-electrolyte blend for optimal hydration. The drink is ideally for people who are looking for hydration during or after exercising or just during the day, to improve satiety and support gut health. The delightful lemon-lime flavor provides a refreshing taste experience. The soluble fiber is primarily fermented in the colon, offering prebiotic benefits that support gut health and weight management. Additionally, the electrolytes in the drink are easily absorbable minerals like calcium, chloride, magnesium, and potassium.

Nutritious & Safe

With over 6 grams of fiber per serving, a high fiber claim is optional. The electrolytes support energy levels, regulate muscle-function and promote rehydration. The inclusion of vitamins C, D, and B6 enhance immune function and support overall well-being. With its low sugar content 0.2g per drink, it’s a guilt-free choice for those who are conscious of their sugar intake. This hydrating fiber drink not only satisfies your thirst but also contributes to a balanced diet and gut health, and keeps you energized and refreshed throughout the day.

MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCE POPCORN

Concept description

This savoury popcorn brings the Sensory & Flavor Experience trend to life through a familiar snack format. Crunchy popcorn provides a versatile base for experimenting with flavour, seasoning, colour and texture, showing how different ingredient solutions can create a distinctive sensory experience.

The concept demonstrates how a simple snack can become a platform for sensory innovation. From bold spice blends and rich cheese notes to natural flavours, savoury boosters and reduced-sodium solutions, different ingredients can be combined to create distinctive taste experiences while maintaining the characteristic crunch consumers expect from popcorn.

Nutritious & Safe

Beyond sensory appeal, popcorn can also provide opportunities for nutritional enrichment. Depending on the desired formulation and positioning, ingredients such as proteins, collagen peptides, soluble fibres, vitamins and minerals can be explored.

This makes savoury popcorn an interesting example of how sensory appeal and nutritional formulation opportunities can come together in an everyday snack.

SENSATION BURST BAR

Concept description

Barentz's Sensation Burst Bar is a high-protein raspberry-flavoured bar developed to bring the Sensory & Flavor Experience trend to life. The concept demonstrates how flavour, colour and contrasting textures can transform a familiar protein bar into a more engaging eating experience, combining creamy, fruity and crispy elements in every bite.

Sensory innovation offers a broad formulation toolbox. This allows formulators to explore different combinations of flavour, texture and visual appeal while maintaining the desired nutritional profile of the finished product.

Nutritious & Safe

The Sensation Burst Bar demonstrates how nutrition and sensory appeal can come together in a convenient snack format. With 15 g of protein per 50 g bar, the concept qualifies for a high-protein nutrition claim, while its raspberry flavour and contrasting creamy and crispy textures create a distinctive eating experience.

CAKE POPS

Concept description

Barentz’s Cake Pops are designed to deliver a multisensory experience through a combination of colour, flavour and contrasting textures. A soft and airy cake centre is combined with coatings, colourful toppings and different flavours, creating an indulgent bite with strong visual appeal. Vanilla extract provides a familiar flavour foundation that complements the different coatings, toppings and flavour combinations.

The concept is designed as a versatile base recipe that can be adapted to different customer needs. By varying colours, flavours, toppings and textures, manufacturers can create a range of sensory experiences from the same basic application.

Nutritious & Safe

The Cake Pops can also be adapted beyond their sensory characteristics. The concept can be developed in a vegan version and enriched with proteins, fibres or vitamin and mineral premixes. Barentz can also offer different shelf-life solutions where increased product stability is required.

This flexibility makes Cake Pops an interesting platform for combining indulgence and multisensory appeal with additional nutritional objectives.

MENTAL FOCUS ICE COFFEE

Concept description

Barentz's Mental Focus Ice Coffee is a functional beverage developed to bring the Functional Health trend to life through an enjoyable everyday format. The concept combines milk protein, soluble fibre, DHA and selected functional ingredients with coffee and a creamy caramel flavour, creating a refreshing drink designed around energy and cognitive nutrition.

The formulation also includes ginseng, taurine, caffeine and selected B vitamins, demonstrating how different nutritional and functional ingredients can be brought together in a convenient beverage format.

Functional health offers a broad formulation toolbox. Depending on the desired nutritional positioning, a solid nutritional foundation can be created with macronutrients such as complete proteins, fibres and low-glycaemic carbohydrates. On top of this, ingredients such as omega-3s, vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts and bioactive compounds such as polyphenols can be considered to develop concepts around specific nutritional or functional objectives.

This allows formulators to develop targeted functional beverages while balancing nutrition, taste, texture and convenience.

Nutritious & Safe

The Mental Focus Ice-Coffee provides 6.6 g of protein and 5.7 g of fibre per serving and contains vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12. Different ingredients can also be offered to achieve the desired shelf life without impacting the effectiveness of the functional ingredients.