# Water Lentils Protein Substitutes This New Protein Hydrolysate from Parabel USA is Allergen-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-hydrolysate References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/parabel-usa-develops-sustainable-water-lentil-based-hydrolysate/) & [parabel](http://www.parabel.com) A new protein hydrolysate has been launched by Parabel USA to offer product manufacturers with a well-balanced, [plant-based alternative to traditional meat substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitatex-wheat-fava-flakes-svp-pro). Made from water lentils and featuring a neutral color, the protein is highly digestible, free from allergens and also certified non-GMO to make it an effective option for consumers seeking an alternative to meat. The product is minimally processed with no chemicals used in the process, which takes about 30 minutes from farm to table. Parabel CEO Anthony Tiarks spoke on the protein hydrolysate saying, "The water lentil hydrolysate has a superb functionality especially compared to other minimally processed ingredients. In conjunction with its complete Amino Acid profile and high digestibility it will be an easy drop-in solution to [everything plant-based](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeil-dairies) – from burgers and sausages to sports nutrition and beverages.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Protein:** The rise of plant-based protein substitutes provides opportunities for the development of new, allergen-free products for health-conscious consumers. - **Allergen-free Alternatives:** The demand for allergen-free protein substitutes creates opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that cater to the needs of individuals with specific dietary restrictions. - **Minimally Processed Ingredients:** The trend towards using minimally processed ingredients opens up possibilities for companies to create clean-label products that appeal to consumers seeking natural and wholesome options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can leverage the water lentils protein hydrolysate to develop a wide range of plant-based meat alternatives and other products with improved functionality and digestibility. - **Sports Nutrition:** The sports nutrition industry can explore the use of water lentils protein hydrolysate to create protein-rich beverages and supplements for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking for clean, plant-based sources of nutrition. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can incorporate water lentils protein hydrolysate into products such as protein bars and shakes, offering allergen-free, plant-based alternatives for individuals with dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Wheat Plant Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roquette-nutralys.md) - [Plant-Based Baking Ingredient Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingood-by-olga.md) - [Creamy Fava Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensus-america.md) - [Air-Derived Protein Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-foods-and-sensapure-flavors.md) - [Clean-Label Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solein-1.md) - [Nutritionally Complete Vegetable Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertis-textured-pea-canola-protein.md) - [Pea Protein Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasenor-emul.md) - [Baked Lentil Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-lentil-puffs.md) - [Innovative Plant-Based Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionize-plantbased-foods.md)