A team of food science students from Utah State University has captured first place in Dairy Management Inc.'s New Product Competition with a high-protein personal pizza featuring a crust made primarily from dairy ingredients. The winning product, called Athena's Slice, was recognized during the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association in Milwaukee. Designed to support bone health, muscle health, and weight management, the pizza features a crust made with cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and nonfat dry milk. The finished product delivers 30 grams of protein per serving. Team members received Dairy Management Inc.'s Platinum Dairy Innovator Award and a $10,000 prize. "Protein has been one of the biggest trends for years, so that was important to us," said the students. "Those concepts came together, and that's really how Athena's Slice was born." Judges praised the product for showcasing dairy's versatility while meeting growing consumer demand for protein-rich foods.
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