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Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new micellar casein isolate (MCI) designed specifically for medical nutrition, responding to rising demand for high-quality protein solutions in the category.

The company’s Lacprodan MicelPure range – already used in oral nutritional supplements and tube feeds – has been expanded with the addition of Lacprodan MicelPure Medical. The new product features an adjusted mineral profile and higher microbiological grade, aiming to meet medical nutrition requirements more effectively.

Malnutrition remains a persistent challenge in clinical settings, often leading to poorer patient outcomes. While medical nutrition is a key intervention, adherence can be difficult due to issues such as poor taste and texture. Arla claims its MCI ingredients can improve compliance by offering a neutral, milky flavour and low viscosity, even at high protein concentrations.

Lacprodan MicelPure ingredients are heat-stable, low in fat and lactose and suitable for both ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix applications. The range includes standard and instantised formats, both also available as organic options.

Mads Dyrvig, head of sales development, specialised nutrition at Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “Our Lacprodan MicelPure solutions are a great match for medical nutrition products that target protein malnutrition".

"Meeting patient needs for high protein content and quality, great taste and texture, and a wider variety of formats can enhance compliance with medical nutrition, helping to improve recovery and quality of life. Lacprodan MicelPure offers great functionality and processing versatility, opening up exciting opportunities for product innovation in a fast-growing market.”