Alternative Proteins
The global food system is evolving, and alternative proteins are part of this transformation. These sustainable protein sources are helping to address climate change, nutrition, and food security challenges, with the alternative protein market projected to exceed $290 billion by 2030. As demand for plant-based, fermented, and cultivated proteins continues to rise, producers need reliable filtration technologies that can help scale production while ensuring quality and consistency.
Why are alternative proteins important?
Alternative proteins offer a sustainable, scalable solution to the pressures facing global food production. These ingredients support a shift away from traditional animal-based proteins, driven by consumer demand for healthier, more ethical food choices and reduced environmental impact.
From plant-based proteins and fermentation to cellular agriculture and upcycling, the alternative proteins landscape is expanding rapidly. As producers respond to this growing demand, filtration technologies play a critical role in maintaining product integrity, increasing yields, and accelerating time to market.
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Upcycling
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Plant-Based Proteins
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Fermentation
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Cellular Agriculture
Upcycling diverts byproducts and waste streams into high-value, human-consumable protein ingredients. Pall’s membrane technologies help food and beverage manufacturers extract and recover more usable protein from unconventional sources, aligning with sustainability goals and reducing food system waste.
Pall’s filtration systems enable the production of high-purity plant-based proteins from soy, rice, lentils, and other crops. By protecting protein integrity and increasing yields, our membrane solutions support cost-effective production of flours, concentrates, and isolates.
Whether biomass or precision fermentation, alternative protein producers rely on Pall’s filtration solutions to remove impurities and optimize downstream processing. Our technologies support scalable, clean protein production with minimal environmental impact.
Pall supports the cell-cultured protein space with specialized filtration technologies that maintain sterility and efficiency across the production cycle. Our solutions help cultivated meat producers scale operations while preserving safety and functionality.
Why Is Filtration Critical to Producing Alternative Proteins?
Producing alternative proteins at scale comes with unique challenges. Conventional separation methods like centrifugation and chemical precipitation can damage sensitive proteins, compromising their nutritional value and functionality. Pall’s advanced membrane filtration solutions, including crossflow microfiltration, offer a gentler, more effective way to isolate and purify proteins while preserving structure and performance.
With decades of experience in dairy protein separation, Pall applies that expertise to next-generation alternative protein processes. Whether you’re producing plant-based isolates, precision-fermented ingredients, or cell-cultured proteins, our filtration systems help ensure consistent, safe, high-yield results.
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