Patented Food Ingredient · 100% Protein · Made in Italy

More protein in the product.
Less sugar in the formula.
All the flavour.

Proamina® is a patented amino acid blend, developed by NH2 Tech, that contributes to the taste profile of the finished product. A clean protein ingredient: zero carbohydrates, zero EU allergens, no aftertaste, full compatibility with thermal processing and acidic environments.

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100%

Protein

Carbohydrates

EU Allergens

0 E

E-Number Additives

A patented amino acid blend. An ingredient that shapes the taste.

Proamina® is a patented food ingredient, developed by NH2 Tech Srl in Milan, and distributed exclusively across Italy and the European Union by Italprotein.

It is not a food additive, not a Novel Food, not a polyol. It is an amino acid blend classified as an ordinary food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. Among its properties, it contributes positively to the aromatic profile of the finished product and allows the producer to reduce the amount of added sugar in the formulation.

Ingredient, not additive

Classified as an ordinary food ingredient. Not a Novel Food, not an additive, no E-number on the label.

Protein contribution

100% protein by weight. Contributes to the protein content of the finished product and enables nutritional claims.

Clean taste profile

No bitter or artificial aftertaste. No cooling effect. No laxative warnings required on the label.

Patent & trademark

Italian patent granted, international PCT extensions pending, Proamina® trademark registered at EU level.

Formats

Three Ways to Bring Protein into Your Day

01 - Sachets

For coffee and hot drinks.

The single-dose format designed for the daily ritual. One sachet, one cup, protein and full taste profile in seconds.

Single dose Coffee Tea

Proamina 500g jar with scoop on a kitchen counter

02 - 500g Jar

For home cooking and pastry.

The family-size format with scoop included. Thermostable up to 214 °C, integrates into baking and everyday cooking recipes.

Baking Pastry Scoop included

Proamina stick shot next to a sports bottle

03 - Shot

For sport and the water bottle.

The stick that dissolves in water during training or your day on the move. Dissolves in seconds, protein always with you.

Sport Water bottle On the go

Features

Technical Properties

Proamina® is a patented amino acid blend classified as an ordinary food ingredient (Reg. EC 178/2002). It comes as white crystals, freely soluble in water, and contributes positively to the aromatic profile of the finished product.

Unlike additives and polyols, it is a 100% protein ingredient with zero carbohydrates, zero fat and zero sugars, delivering quality amino acids with an intrinsically positive nutritional profile.

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Freely soluble

White crystals that dissolve quickly in water (280.9 g/L) and in any drink, hot or cold.

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100% protein profile

Zero carbohydrates, zero fat, zero sugars. Contributes to the protein content of the finished product.

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Stable in baking

Thermostable up to 214 °C. Full functionality at pH 5.5-6.5 and in acidic environments typical of fermented dairy products.

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Clean label

Ordinary food ingredient, not an additive, no E-number, no "with sweetener" declaration, no laxative warnings.

280.9 g/L

Water Solubility

214 °C

Melting Point

pH 5.85

pH in Solution

≥ 98%

Purity (HPLC)

400 kcal

Energy per 100g

24+ months

Shelf Life

Nutritional Values per 100g

400

kcal

100g

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Sugars

Source: NH2 Tech TDS V8.1410

Proamina sachet with cappuccino latte art

The magic of the cappuccino.

The protein nature of Proamina® interacts with milk proteins during foaming, forming an enhanced network: a denser, smoother, more persistent microfoam.

The result is a cappuccino with a cream that brings out the barista's latte art, a full taste profile and zero carbohydrates. Works with any kind of milk.

Cow

Oat

Soy

Almond

Coconut

Proamina® in Numbers

Verified Data

Carbs per 100g

Zero carbohydrates, zero sugars, zero fat. 100% of weight is protein.

Proamina® 0gSugar 100g

Protein Content

100% protein by weight. Enriches the final product with protein.

100% ProteinLean Mass

0 g/L

Water Solubility

Dissolves in seconds in any drink, hot or cold.

Cold WaterHot Water

Consumer Trends

Real Demand, Cited Sources

^$7.82B

Sugar-reduction ingredients market 2024

Projected to reach $12.1B by 2030, driven by demand for reduced-sugar products.

Mordor Intelligence, 2024

36.6^%

Italians seeking alternatives

Growing among Gen Z and Millennials, driven by nutritional awareness.

Italian Obesity Observatory, 2025

Reasons for seeking alternatives in Italy

Limit calorie intake45.6%

Manage body weight41.4%

Dietary requirements32.6%

Italian Obesity Observatory, 2025

83^g

Daily simple sugars in Italy

vs 50g recommended by WHO. +33g/day in excess.

CREA IV SCAI, 2023

+7.4%

CAGR 2024-2030

+18%

Sugar-free demand since 2020

3.7M

Diabetics in Italy (6.3%)

2027

Italian Sugar Tax

Unique Profile

What Sets Proamina® Apart

Feature

Proamina®

Sugar

Polyols & similar

Protein content

100%

Carbohydrate load

100g

~50-90g

EU classification

Food ingredient

Ingredient

Additive (E)

E-number required

Yes

No aftertaste

✓

✗

Laxative warning

Yes

Enhances milk foam

✓

✗

Thermostable (214 °C)

✓

Patented

✓

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Proamina® is a protein food ingredient, not a sweetening additive. This table compares technical and labelling features relevant to both consumers and food producers. Source: NH2 Tech Srl, technical documentation 2026.

Discover Proamina® for your coffee, your products, your company.

For technical information, industrial partnerships, or to find out how Proamina® can fit into your recipes or your products, write to us directly.

Email us: ad@italprotein.com

ad@italprotein.com

Phone

+39 351 910 3211

Headquarters

Bologna, Italy

Manufacturer

NH2 Tech Srl

More protein in the product.Less sugar in the formula.All the flavour.