Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Breakfast

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The morning meal occasion represents a powerful market opportunity for formulators to create new breakfast products using U.S. dairy that deliver flavor, functionality and nutrition to consumers. A wide variety of U.S. dairy ingredients offered in an array of formats provide functional attributes such as body, browning and texture enhancements to help formulators innovate.

Breakfast Trends

For busy consumers to incorporate breakfast into their routines, providing convenient options are important. In addition, there is a growing need to develop morning solutions that offer better nutrition for the increasing focus on health and wellness.

Convenience

Breakfast is a fast growing eating occasion, as hectic consumer lifestyle trends demand portable options. To establish a niche in the breakfast product market, identify and create nutritious grab-and-go options. The need for single-serve products that are ultra-convenient and at least somewhat healthy remains one of the biggest drivers in food and health. With lack of time and lack of desire to eat first thing in the morning cited among the top reasons consumers skip breakfast, portable and convenient options have appeal for shoppers who have not regularly consumed breakfast in the past.

Improved Nutrition

Consumers of all types seek to maintain a diet that is high in protein and fortified with a comprehensive selection of nutrients and minerals. Diets with high protein content can help promote satiety, curb hunger and preserve lean body mass, and savvy consumers find dairy protein a nutritionally high-quality option to boost their protein intake. Formulators can also use U.S. dairy ingredients to provide applications with a healthy image and fortification with calcium, potassium, riboflavin and Vitamins A, B12 and D.

Utilization

Get flavor, function and nutrition with U.S. dairy ingredients. The benefits of seven common dairy ingredients are easy to track in the chart below.

Cheese (Details)

Hydro-lyzed Whey Proteins(Details)

Milk Protein Conc.(Details)

Nonfat Dry Milk Powder(Details)

Whey Permeate(Details)

Whey Protein Conc.(Details)

Yogurt

Body

Browning

Flavor Benefits

Neutral Flavor

Protein Fortification

Sodium Reduction

Texture

Formulas & Recipes

Access U.S. Dairy Export Council prototype formulations for inspiration on breakfast items, including protein-packed and on-the-go foods and beverages to boost protein intake at the morning meal.

Spicy Cheese Scones

Give your scones a savoury twist with these delicious spicy cheese scones that are both buttery and rich in cheese. Serve warm with soup for a wholesome brunch.

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chips Muffin

A brilliantly crafted mix of banana, walnuts and chocolate chips, these flavorful muffins will certainly have you reaching for seconds.

Savory Asian Protein Granola

This savory mix is perfect for consumers looking to capitalize on the adventurous flavor and texture trend. A worldly combination of Sriracha seasoning and soy sauce is complemented with crunch from U.S. whey protein crisps, packing 6g of protein into each serving.

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Resources & Insights

Looking for further innovation ideas and technical support? Download the resources below for more information on developing breakfast applications with U.S. Dairy.