Protein is hot. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va., 54% of U.S. consumers say they are trying to get more protein in their diet. One way for consumers to boost the protein content of their diet is via protein drinks. Whether they are high-acid or low-acid, chocolate or vanilla, fruit-flavored or coffee-based, virtually all protein drinks contain a sweetener.

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Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals and Roquette sign European exclusive agreement for the sales ofmicroalgae-derived food ingredients, starting with Whole Algalin Flour. This unique, whole food ingredient significantly improves nutritional profile of foods, substantially reduces calorie and fat content without sacrificing taste or texture.