International Agriculture Group (IAG) is currently working on the development of a new non-dairy yogurt that clearly sets itself apart from other available options on the market.
At IFT 2017, the Institute of Food Technologists' food expo, IAG introduced a green banana flour range called 'NuBanana.' NuBanana takes the form of a single-ingredient product that is ideal for replacing sugar or serving as an all-natural stabilizer. The versatile product has the potential to be used in everything from pasta and puddings to cereal bars and crackers, but IAG is currently looking to patent a dairy-free "yogurt product from high-starch fruits."
After preparing the yogurt base with the unmilled, unripe green banana flour, water, enzymes and yogurt culture, IAG notes that additional ingredients like soy, sugars, fruits, flavors and proteins may be added.
Banana Flour Yogurts
IAG is Developing a New Non-Dairy Yogurt Made with a High-Starch Fruit
Trend Themes
1. Non-dairy Yogurt - The demand for non-dairy alternatives is growing and creating opportunities for companies to innovate in this space by using unique ingredients like high-starch fruits.
2. Single-ingredient Products - The popularity of single-ingredient products like NuBanana that can be used in a variety of applications is creating opportunities for companies to expand their product lines.
3. Natural Stabilizers - As consumers continue to look for more natural alternatives, there is a growing opportunity for companies to develop and market all-natural stabilizers like green banana flour.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit from the development of innovative and unique non-dairy products like yogurt made with high-starch fruits or all-natural stabilizers.
2. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can benefit from the demand for non-dairy alternatives and the use of all-natural ingredients like green banana flour.
3. Ingredient Suppliers - Ingredient suppliers have the opportunity to develop and market unique and versatile products like NuBanana that can be used in a variety of applications in the food industry.