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Plant protein emulsion stabilization: UnileverRecent Research Landscape

Standard dairy fats and proteins are absent, leading to poor structural integrity and rapid melting in frozen states. These innovations engineer specific plant-based protein networks to mimic dairy mouthfeel and thermal stability.

What technical problems is Unilever addressing in Plant protein emulsion stabilization?

Poor freeze-thaw stability

(11)evidences

Plant proteins often fail to prevent ice crystal growth and phase separation during temperature fluctuations. Resolving this prevents gritty textures and maintains structural integrity in non-dairy systems.

High solids premix instability

(5)evidences

Concentrated plant-based formulations suffer from phase separation and sedimentation during storage. Preventing these physical failures ensures consistent texture and shelf life for frozen dessert manufacturing.