Soy protein alternatives

SOLAE® SUPRO®

Plant-Based Protein Enhancement

As protein supplements surge in popularity and dairy prices reach historically high levels, SOLAE® SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolate solutions offer a proven, nutritious, reliable, and cost-effective dairy alternative. Whether it’s high-protein beverages or nutrition bars, we bring deep expertise in optimizing soy/dairy protein blends.

Specializing in end-to-end project execution, we help you deliver consistent quality in your protein-rich products that meet and exceed your consumers’ sensory expectations.

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    Achieve up to 50% dairy replacement while maintaining or improving taste
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Nutrient-Dense, High-Protein Applications

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High-Protein Beverages

SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolates are optimized for viscosity/stability balance, making them ideal for high-protein beverages as a dairy protein alternative.

Protein Bars

Nutrition Bars

Provide exceptional flavor performance and desired texture throughout shelf life in extruded and sheet & cut bars with SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolates that are optimized for nutrition bar applications.

Optimizing with SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolate

Confidently reformulate without compromise.

Soy protein alternatives

Nutrition & Health

Soy protein is the only widely available plant protein that supplies all the essential amino acids in the proper ratios, making it a complete high-quality protein comparable in quality to milk, meat, and eggs. However, unlike animal-based proteins, it contains no cholesterol, saturated fat, or lactose.

Soy protein supports many aspects of health across the lifespan and has proven health benefits for heart health, weight management, muscle health, and satiety.

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Increase Profitability

SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolates offer immediate cost savings—up to 60% compared to dairy proteins like caseinates and whey. By replacing dairy, manufacturers can reduce exposure to price and supply volatility, helping protect margins and improve profitability. Diversifying protein sources with soy also enhances sourcing flexibility, sensory performance, and market positioning.

Soy protein alternatives

Sensory Performance

Improve sensory experience and competitive positioning with “improved flavor” differentiation. Research confirms consumers prefer high-protein beverages formulated with both soy and dairy proteins, compared to all-dairy formulations. In nutrition bars, soy diversifies textures while maintaining softness over shelf life, improving the eating experience and the likelihood of repeat purchase.

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Documented Sustainability Advantage

Requiring less land, energy, and natural resources to produce than animal-based proteins, SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolate can reduce your carbon footprint and allow you to leverage IFF’s third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data to support your brand’s sustainability goals.

Replacing 50% of dairy protein with SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolate in a 30g-protein drink cuts carbon emissions by 35%.

Protein Enhancement & Holistic Product Design

Our applications experts leverage our broader portfolio to drive formulation success.

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SUPRO® Isolated Soy Proteins

When used as an alternative to dairy protein, SUPRO® Isolated Soy Protein solutions reduce formulation costs while providing excellent flavor and functionality.

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Natural Flavors and Masking Technology

Mimic the condensed and buttery/creamy top notes of dairy with our flavor replacement options and mask off notes with our unmatched modulators.

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AVICEL®

Enhance taste and mouthfeel while keeping ingredients evenly mixed throughout the product’s shelf life.

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Consumer Lifestyle Needs

Target specific lifestyle needs (like energy and relaxation) with our natural botanicals and extracts, probiotic cultures, enzymes, and health ingredients.

Reformulation Success Partnership

Our teams are experts in navigating reformulation challenges. Beyond protein, our broad portfolio of hydrocolloids and flavors allows us to design products that meet technical requirements while delivering strong consumer-liking scores. We don’t just formulate—we quantify value. From cost savings to enhanced sensory performance, nutrition, sustainability, and health benefits, we help reposition final products for success in a competitive market.

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Meet our Experts

Ivy Lou PHD

“SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolate delivers complete, high-quality protein with a perfect PDCAAS score of 1, providing all the essential amino acids in the proper rations – comparable to milk and eggs. SUPRO® is also naturally cholesterol-free, lactose-free, and very low in saturated fat. These unique qualities make it a good choice for supporting heart health, insulin sensitivity, weight management, as well as liver, gut and kidney health. SUPRO® ISP is more than plant protein – it’s science-backed nutrition for a healthier future.”

Ivy Lou, Ph.D.,
Nutrition Scientist
Mark Cope PHD

“Soy protein has one of the most robust scientific foundations in nutrition. What excites me is the strength of the science behind it. I enjoy helping people see how this research connects to everyday health—whether it’s supporting muscle, managing weight, or improving heart health.”

Mark Cope, Ph.D.,
Director, New Business Development, Protein Solutions
Ivy Lou PHD
Mark Cope PHD

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Discover how our team can support cost-reduction initiatives and sustainability efforts in soy protein enhancement.