--- title: IFT FIRST 2024 | Grande Custom Ingredients Group description: Recap of Grande Custom Ingredients Group’s booth at IFT FIRST 2024 Chicago, ingredients to improve texture, flavor, nutrition and quality in baked goods, soups, sauces, etc. --- [![GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg.svg "GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg")](https://www.grandecig.com/) # Leading the Whey Truly Functional Whey Protein Ingredients. Truly Indulgent Results. ![tortilla-chip-on-bowl-of-creamy-queso-1](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IFT/IFT%202023/tortilla-chip-on-bowl-of-creamy-queso-1.png?width=650&height=650&name=tortilla-chip-on-bowl-of-creamy-queso-1.png "tortilla-chip-on-bowl-of-creamy-queso-1") ## Thanks for Visiting Our Booth Hundreds of booths vie for your attention at IFT FIRST. But we hope the team and ingredient solutions found at Grande Custom Ingredients Group’s booth piqued your interest in how we’re solving formulation challenges. We showcased the latest clean-label whey protein ingredients that deliver indulgent texture, flavor, freshness and nutrition in a wide range of applications.  ## IFT FIRST 2024 July 14–17 | Chicago, IL ## Thanks for Trying Our Samples Did you enjoy the samples featuring functional whey protein ingredients? Here’s a refresher of what we offered… - **Indulgent Chewy Cookies** Featuring All-New Grande DuratoTM! Maintain fresh-baked quality, texture and flavor throughout sweet baked goods’ shelf life! - **Delicious Beef Queso Dip **Featuring Grande Gusto®, replacing cheese for better texture, flavor & nutrition. Also featuring Grande FestoTM bringing juicy texture, umami & increased yield to the spicy taco meat. - **Decadent Protein Bar Bites** Featuring Grande WPCrisp® whey protein crisps, achieving ideal texture, flavor & nutrition ![new-chco-cookies-stacked-v2](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024/Product_Pg_Images/new-chco-cookies-stacked-v2.png?width=600&height=680&name=new-chco-cookies-stacked-v2.png "new-chco-cookies-stacked-v2") ### Grande Durato™ **Functional Benefit: **Replace NFDM and other powdered dairy ingredients in sweet baked goods to help maintain freshness throughout their shelf life ![mac-n-cheese](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023/mac-n-cheese.png?width=577&height=600&name=mac-n-cheese.png "mac-n-cheese") ### Grande Gusto® **Functional Benefit: **Replace up to 50% of fresh or powdered cheese to improve flavor, texture and nutrition in cheesy soups, sauces, dips and fillings ![wpcrisp_chocolate_chunk_berry_granola_bars](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024/Product_Pg_Images/wpcrisp_chocolate_chunk_berry_granola_bars.png?width=600&height=603&name=wpcrisp_chocolate_chunk_berry_granola_bars.png "wpcrisp_chocolate_chunk_berry_granola_bars") ### Grande WPCrisp® **Functional Benefit: **Boost protein levels with a crispy texture and clean flavors in protein bars, cereals and snacks — available in plain or cocoa flavor **Fill in your email to download our product sheets.** Put aside any assumptions you may have about whey protein ingredients and learn more about our featured IFT FIRST products above. We’re ready to work hand-in-hand to solve your toughest formulation challenges and take your products to new heights. ## Let’s Connect! We hope IFT was a memorable experience where you got to learn about great products and even greater people. We love solving formulation challenges, but we also like to have a little fun along the way. Our creative team of food scientists is ready to tackle your toughest formulation challenges. Reach out to start a conversation about how we can help. [Contact Us](https://www.grandecig.com/contact-us) ## Cows, Cameras, Action!  - Snap a selfie with our cow - Experience farm life in VR ## Read Related Articles Subscribe to the Grande Whey Blog [![muffins in a box](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.grandecig.comhubfsimagesblog_images2024_blog_imagesmuffins-box-1.jpg "muffins in a box")](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/extend-freshness-in-baked-goods) #### [New Ingredient Retains Freshness in Sweet Baked Goods](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/extend-freshness-in-baked-goods) [![Healthy-snacks-continue-to-dominate-shows-Mintel-research_strict_xxl-1](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Healthy-snacks-continue-to-dominate-shows-Mintel-research_strict_xxl-1.jpg "Healthy-snacks-continue-to-dominate-shows-Mintel-research_strict_xxl-1")](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/why-protein-crisps-match-healthy-snacks-trends) #### [Whey Protein Crisps Resonate With Consumers’ Healthy Snack Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/why-protein-crisps-match-healthy-snacks-trends) [![steam-table-mac-n-cheese](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/images/blog_images/2023_blog_images/steam-table-mac-n-cheese.jpg "steam-table-mac-n-cheese")](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/steam-table-study-cheese-sauce) #### [Better Hot Hold Mac And Cheese: Steam Table Study Results](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/steam-table-study-cheese-sauce) [![reduced-lactose-whey-gusto](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/images/blog_images/2023_blog_images/reduced-lactose-whey-gusto.jpg "reduced-lactose-whey-gusto")](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/types-of-whey-protein-concentrate) #### [Innovative Types Of Whey Protein Concentrates In Food Formulations](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/types-of-whey-protein-concentrate) [![check-clean-label](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/images/blog_images/2023_blog_images/check-clean-label.jpg "check-clean-label")](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/whey-protein-nutrition-label-results) #### [How to Ensure Clean Labels With Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/whey-protein-nutrition-label-results) ![tzatziki-bowl](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/images/tzatziki-bowl.png "tzatziki-bowl") ## People. Products. Expertise. Our extensive line of natural, functional whey protein products are made in the heart of the Midwest using the highest quality milk from dedicated Grande producer dairies. Expect the same world-class quality that Grande Cheese is known for in every one of our whey ingredients. [Learn more about Grande Custom Ingredients Group](https://www.grandecig.com) ![Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo.svg "Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo") Copyright 2024 Grande Cheese Company. All Rights Reserved. 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