Pure protein from a humble source

World population growth has increased the need for new, sustainable protein sources. One source has long been overlooked, the potato. KMC, a Danish ingredient company owned by potato farmers, recognised this potential early on.

Since 1933, KMC has specialised in producing functional ingredients from potato starch for a wide range of food products. For many years, the protein-containing co-product from starch production was mainly sold as feed.

Potato protein maximises the value of the entire potato harvest

After several years of focused product development, KMC has now launched commercial potato protein for food – maximising the utilisation and value of the potato harvest while helping food manufacturers meet rising protein demands. Over time, all potato protein will be directed towards food applications.

The next step is to extract and utilise the plant fibres also present in potatoes. At the end of the process, only the mineral-rich potato juice remains, which KMC returns to the fields to nourish the next crop. This completes a fully circular supply chain, where every part of the potato is used