Iowa State University Students Innovate with Specialty Ingredients from GPC

AMES, Iowa (February 24, 2025) – Iowa State University’s Food Science and Human Nutrition Department recently hosted its 9th annual ‘Ingredient Application Challenge’, sponsored by Grain Processing Corporation (GPC). Six student teams participated, each tasked with creating an innovative entrée using one GPC starch ingredient and one GPC chickpea ingredient to enhance nutritional value and functionality.

The competition evaluated teams based on their effective use of ingredients, presentation skills, creativity and ability to answer judges' questions. The fourteen student participants gained invaluable hands-on experience and established connections with industry mentors from GPC.

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Since 1927, KENT^® has leveraged its core strengths of animal care and human nutrition, resulting in the diversified company it is today. KENT^® is a worldwide leader in manufacturing and marketing ag-based specialty ingredients and consumer products. The award-winning and family-owned business is led by a third-generation family member, Gage A. Kent. KENT^® is headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, USA.