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••• 13••• Innovationen A lupine protein drink Perfect for athletes and health acionados R esearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) have developed a process that uses the lupine seeds as a basis for a protein- containing beverage with a refreshing and sour taste. The institute of brewing and beverage technology at the Technical Uni- versity of Munich was involved in the pro- ject. During the research process, the research- ers had to overcome several hurdles. In par- ticular, the plant – a genus of plant from the legume family – contains phytic acid, like all legumes such as beans, peas and peanuts. This particular acid binds valuable minerals and inhibits enzymes and is therefore dif- ficult to digest. Lupine extract The researchers have developed a process that preserves the sweet lupines’ nutritious proteins and reduces the undesirable phytic acid during processing. The scientists rely on a combination of malts and special microor- ganisms. The latter degrades the phytic acid hydrolytically. A two-stage mashing and fer- mentation process is used. The researchers have optimized and adapted this relatively uncomplicated nonetheless delicate pro- cess in several places. The result: a lupine extract in form of a paste or powder. This is then the starting point for a wholesome, nu- tritious and refreshing beverage. Moreover, by using the extract as the basic ingredient for the beverage, the protein content can be adjusted as needed. The lupine extract has a relatively neutral taste, which allows for a wide variety of taste options. The manufacturing process is similar to beer brewing and uses devices like mash- ing pans, lauter tuns or fermenting tanks, which every brewery has. “Even small breweries are able to put heath, sports, and wellness beverages on the market at a low economic risk,” says Dr. Caroline Fritsch from Fraunhofer IVV. Refreshing as a cold beer, rich in proteins and 100 per cent alco- hol free. This lupine beverage is the ideal drink after sports – a refreshing, low calorie and tasty drink straight out of the fridge. It is comparable to a cool whey drink that is carbonated, but is plant-based and thus lactose-free and vegan. Ecologically conscious consumers can al- so enjoy this lupine drink without feeling guilty, because the vegetable raw materials are from local growers. A protein-rich yet refreshing smoothie for the summer: the extract of the sweet lupine can be made into a great variety of beverages. Photo: Fraunhofer IVV The lupine plant is not suitable for consumption when found in the wild, yet cultivated lupines supply high-quality protein and can therefore serve as the basis for healthy refres- hing beverages. Photo: John Raetz / pixelio.de Anzeige Wir, die planemos GmbH, sind ein Software-Unter- nehmen der Automatisie- rungsbranche mit langjäh- rigen Erfahrungen in der Lebensmittelindustrie. 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We do not set up “islands” within your sites – interface and system characteristics stay open. Communica- tion with components of other suppliers is always guaranteed. Modularity of the process control system is the key. All important functions are managed centrally: compositions, materials, DODUPV DQG QRWLͤFDWLRQV site data and energy data. Thus, all data can easily be integrated in reports for any management level. Laws, guidelines and stan- dards within the processes are kept: costs and efforts for audits are reduced. De- cisions are made easily. We are based in Northern Bavaria. Address see left column, please. Halle A3 - Stand 527 planemos GmbH Wetterkreuz 11 91058 Erlangen Germany A3 A9 A6 A73 B4 Nürnberg Erlangen Würzburg München Hof