08/07/2026
As consumer demand for healthier, more functional foods continues to grow, food developers are exploring new ways to unlock the potential of alternative proteins, including pea, peanut, h**p, edamame/soy, pumpkin, and sunflower.
The Armfield Limited FT174 Heat Treatment System plays a vital role in this journey, providing a flexible platform for researching and optimising thermal processing conditions that can improve nutritional value, reduce allergenicity, and enhance product functionality.
By enabling precise control of processing parameters, the FT174 helps researchers and manufacturers better understand how heat treatment influences protein structure, digestibility, and performance in finished products.
Whether developing the next generation of plant-based ingredients or improving existing formulations, the FT174 supports innovation at every stage. Heat treatment can improve protein stability, extend shelf life, and create ingredients that are easier to incorporate into a wide range of food and beverage applications.
In some cases, carefully controlled processing can also help reduce allergenic potential, making products more accessible to a broader consumer base while maintaining desirable nutritional profiles.
From optimising pea protein beverages to exploring new opportunities with h**p, pumpkin, sunflower, peanut, and soy-based ingredients, the FT174 provides the process insight needed to transform promising concepts into commercially viable products.
It's a powerful tool for organisations developing nutrient-rich, sustainable foods that meet evolving consumer expectations and future market demands. See more or contact us through armfield.com
