Company: Milk Specialties Global, Eden Prairie, MN

Website: www.milkspecialties.com

Ingredient Snapshot: BARsoft is a highly functional line of dairy proteins designed to provide a soft texture, optimal sensory experience and extended shelf life in high-protein and nutrition bars, says Milk Specialties Global. The soy-free line is composed of whey and milk protein isolates that give superior nutrition and digestibility to snack bars. It has excellent pliability, according to the company, and can last on shelves for up to 12 months with significantly reduced browning and hardening. In an accelerated shelf life study, BARsoft was found to be 33 percent softer than an industry leading protein bar after 30 days. BARsoft solutions are available for all types of baked bars, extruded bars and nutritional requirements.

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