Pea Protein Powder
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What is Pea Protein Powder?
Complete Amino Acid Profile & BCAA Rich
Contains all nine essential amino acids, with a particularly high concentration of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs—Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine) that effectively trigger muscle protein synthesis. This comprehensive nutritional density makes it highly competitive against whey protein for lean muscle building and post-workout recovery.
Exceptional Digestibility & Allergen-Free Comfort
Exhibits a high digestibilty score (PDCAAS), making it incredibly gentle on the stomach and eliminating the bloating issues commonly associated with dairy or soy proteins. Its naturally hypoallergenic profile allows brands to capture the vast and growing consumer demographic suffering from lactose intolerance or soy allergies.
Satiety Regulation & Weight Management
Helps stimulate the secretion of satiety hormones like peptide YY (PYY) and cholecystokinin (CCK), which effectively delays gastric emptying and curbs appetite. Incorporating this ingredient into dietary strategies provides a powerful, clinically-backed asset for weight management and healthy caloric control formulas.
Superior Techno-Functional Properties
Displays remarkable emulsification, water-binding, and gelation capabilities, which allow it to form stable matrices and enhance textures in diverse food systems. These versatile physical characteristics enable R&D teams to optimize product mouthfeel, increase moisture retention, and achieve excellent structural uniformity.
Sports Nutrition & Supplements
The foundational ingredient for vegan protein shakes, meal replacement powders, and high-protein capsules or tablets. It offers superb blending synergy with other plant proteins like rice or hemp protein to achieve a perfect, balanced PDCAAS score of 1.0.
Plant-Based Meats & Dairy Alternatives
Extensively utilized in Texured Vegetable Protein (TVP) production for meat analogs, as well as in vegan cheeses, yogurts, and non-dairy milks. Its outstanding water-holding capacity allows food scientists to replicate the juicy, fibrous texture of animal meat while maintaining a clean, chemical-free ingredient list.
Functional Foods & Baked Goods
Ideally suited for fortifying nutrition bars, protein-enriched cereals, snacks, and gluten-free baked goods. It allows manufacturers to seamlessly boost protein metrics on the nutritional panel while maintaining excellent dough elasticity and product shelf-life.
| Items | Specification | Result | Method |
| Content | Protein (Dry Basis) ≥80% | 81.6% | GB 5009.5-2016 I |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Moisture | NMT 10.0% | Conform | GB 5009.3-2016 I |
| Ash | NMT 6.0% | Conform | GB 5009.4-2016 I |
| Fat | NMT 10.0% | Conform | GB 5009.6-2016 I |
| Crude Fiber | NMT 4.0% | 3.3% | GB 5009.9-2016 |
| pH | 6.0~8.0 | 2.15% | pH Meter |
| Gluten | NMT 4.0% | 40.29g/100ml | Elisa |
| Soy | NMT 4.0% | 64.46g/100ml | Elisa |
| Particle Size | NLT 98% Through 100 mesh | 98.7% | Sift |
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Pesticide Residue | Not Detected | Conform | BS EN15662: 2008 |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 0.5ppm | 0.14ppm | GB 5009.11-2014 |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 0.5ppm | Not Detected (<0.50ppm) | GB 5009.12-2017 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.1ppm | Not Detected (<0.10ppm) | GB 5009.17-2021 |
| Mercury (Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | 0.05ppm | GB 5009.15-2014 |
MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000cfu/g | 1,000cfu/g | GB 4789.2-2016 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 1,000cfu/g | <10cfu/g | GB 4789.15-2016 |
| Enterobacteria Enumeration | NMT 1,000cfu/g | Not Detected | GB 4789.38-2016 |
| Coliforms | NMT 30cfu/g | <10cfu/g | GB 4789.3-2016 |
| E. Coli | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Not Detected | 3M Petrifilm |
| Salmonella | Not Detected in(g) 25 | Not Detected | 3M Petrifilm |
| Staphylococcus | Not Detected in(g) 10 | Not Detected | AOAC |
| Listeria Monocytogenes | Not Detected in(g) 25 | Not Detected | ISO 6888-1:2003 |