Concepta Ingredients – a business unit of the Sabará Group that specializes in providing natural solutions for the food and beverage industry – has recently launched the Arboreto Premium Protein range. The highlight is the plant-based protein active PRO 1000G, which is derived from the extraction process of sesame oil, a plant native to tropical Africa and Asia, introduced to Brazil by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The product has characteristics that make it an excellent nutritional profile, as it is rich in protein, fiber, calcium and a source of essential amino acids.
The company is also introducing Arboreto Premium Protein PRO 1000GB, which combines the benefits of sesame, derived from the upcycling process of oil extraction, and babaçu, an ingredient of Amazonian origin and part of Concepta Ingredients’ Bio Abundance program, which aims to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and the development of the communities involved. The new product is ideal for use in pasta, bakery items, snacks, cereals and hot drinks.
“Consumer interest in alternative flours is growing, driven by nutritional benefits such as the fact that proteins contribute to satiety and muscle mass gain,” says André Sabará, commercial director at Concepta Ingredients.
The executive points out that the company is always looking to innovate in order to surprise customers in the plant-based market and this time it is launching Arboreto Premium Protein PRO 1000GB, a protein active that stands out not only for its culinary versatility, but also for its positive socio-environmental impact. “To give you an idea, for every 20 tons of flour sold, we generate an income of R$5,333.33 per family. In the Cerrado alone, there are 60 families impacted on 700 hectares,” he adds.
PRO 1000G offers more than 40g of protein per 100g of product, which provides a prolonged feeling of satiety. It is also rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium in significant quantities. As it is gluten-free, it is an option for intolerant individuals looking for a healthy diet rich in fiber.
Bio abundance program
Concepta Ingredients launched the Bio Abundance Program in 2022, responsible for contributing to the indirect maintenance of more than 580,000 hectares of native vegetation, spread across the Amazon Rainforest, Cerrado, Caatinga and Atlantic Forest biomes. The initiative is based on five pillars: connecting people in a virtuous value chain between the wealth of the forest and the market; conserving the standing forest; respecting the peoples and communities that inhabit it; encouraging the use of ingredients from Brazilian biomes; and promoting socio-economic inclusion and reducing social inequality.
The Program recently gained a platform (www.bioabundancia.com), where customers and partners can find out more about Bio Abundance and stay up to date on the species and impact figures involved in the initiative.
About Concepta Ingredients
Concepta Ingredients is part of the Sabará Group and specializes in natural and technological solutions developed in accordance with the Bio Abundance Program. Based on innovation and research, the company offers organic and conventional ingredients, supported by the training of families and indirect conservation of areas in different biomes in Brazil. Its vast portfolio includes technological inputs from international partners and ingredients sourced from biodiversity to meet the most specific demands of the industries in which it operates. Concepta Ingredients’ new factory in Valinhos, in the interior of São Paulo, is strategically located in a region with a strong logistics structure (highways and airports) and occupies an area of 7,800m², combining the latest in industrial technology, from production to quality control. The plant is FSSC22000 Quality Management System certified, which guarantees safe food management.
