Global biosolutions company, Novonesis, has launched Vertera Velvet, a liquid enzyme transforming the plant-based drinks experience with long-lasting foam, better texture, and superior stability – helping producers meet increasing consumer expectations.
People expect great taste, barista-style foam, and a smooth texture from their plant-based drinks. But crafting the perfect foam is more complex than it seems, and coffee stability issues that happen when plant-based drinks meet coffee have long frustrated both consumers and producers.
With Vertera Velvet, Novonesis is redefining the plant-based drink experience by addressing these long-standing challenges, making it easier than ever to get great taste, high protein, and a velvety texture in a variety of plant-based drinks.
Enhancing proteins without impacting taste
Protein deamidase offers a precise way to optimise protein functionality. The enzyme converts protein-bound glutamine into glutamic acid without breaking the protein, thereby increasing solubility. This results in better beverage stability, smoother textures, and improved emulsification, without impacting taste.
Plant-based drinks that deliver on taste, texture and protein nutrition
Plant-based drinks can be enjoyed in countless ways, but many consumers first try plant-based drinks in coffee, so ensuring stability and smoothness is essential. For pea protein, soy drinks, and blends of plant-based beverages, Vertera Velvet can help producers create drinks that offer excellent coffee stability, without the unpleasant look and feel of curdling.
Foam also plays a crucial role; after all, it's what gives plant-based drinks airy texture, visual appeal, and a smooth feel. Achieving barista-style foam requires small, uniform bubbles, the ideal height, easy pouring, and enough time for the foam to last for people to enjoy it. For oat drinks, Vertera Velvet helps achieve high-quality foam that holds up over time. Even with blends of plant-based drinks, it delivers the same enjoyable experience, making it a versatile choice.
Novonesis head of plant & food, Birgitte Borch, said biosolutions unlock the full potential of plant-based drinks by enhancing taste, texture, and functionality, without adding complexity or compromising on sustainability.
"We help plant-based producers in meeting consumers’ expectations, from protein nutrition to improving foaming and coffee stability,” said Borch.
“Through close collaboration with our customers, we develop tailored solutions that make the most out of raw materials and allow them to transform their products into premium options for the broad market.”
