Pea Protein Powder

High protein content
We use physical separation technology to grind peas into pulp and disperse them with water. We then use centrifugal force to separate components of different densities, separate the high-purity protein part, and remove non-protein components such as starch, fiber and fat. This purification process does not involve high-temperature treatment, does not destroy the complete structure of the protein, and increases the protein content to more than 80%.

Low allergen formula
Peas belong to the legume family. They do not contain gluten in wheat, lactose in dairy ingredients, or allergenic oils or protein structures like nuts. Therefore, our pea protein powder is hypoallergenic and suitable for people with dairy protein allergies, gluten intolerance or special dietary needs.

Good solubility
Our pea protein powder is ultra-finely ground, with a particle size of 80-120 mesh. It can be completely dissolved in 25°C water within 10 seconds after stirring, with a dissolution rate of more than 98%. This quick solubility makes it very suitable for instant drinks, baby food, and meal replacement powder.

1. Nutritional supplement
Pea protein powder contains rich protein, amino acids, and various nutrients needed by the human body, such as iron, vitamin E, etc., which can provide comprehensive nutritional support for the body.

2. Muscle building effect
Pea protein powder is rich in high lysine and branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which help with muscle growth and repair, making it a plant-based protein second only to whey protein in terms of muscle building effect.

3. Antioxidant effect
Pea protein has antioxidant properties, which can promote metabolism, help maintain appearance, and delay aging.

4. Improving health
Studies have shown that pea protein has various biological activities such as anti hypertension, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol lowering, which help manage disease symptoms and promote human health.

5. Improving satiety
Pea protein can increase satiety, reduce appetite, and help with weight management as a meal replacement.

6. Promoting intestinal health
Pea protein can regulate the activity of gut microbiota and help maintain intestinal health.

 

 

1. Food processing

Pea protein is widely used in various food processing because of its good water solubility, emulsification, foaming and gel properties. For example, it can be added to cereal foods (such as bread, cake, dried noodles, nutritious Rice noodles) as a nutritional enhancer, and it can also be added to western meat products such as ham sausage and sausage as a meat substitute.

2. Plant protein beverage

Pea protein powder can be used to produce plant protein beverages such as peanut milk, wheat flavored milk, walnut milk, etc., to increase their protein content and nutritional value.

3. Dairy products

Pea protein can be used to increase the protein content and stability of milk powder (such as infant formula milk powder, student formula milk powder, middle-aged and elderly milk powder).

4. Sports nutrition

Pea protein powder is often used in muscle building protein powder to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts increase and maintain muscle mass.

5. Leisure food

Pea protein provides structural, nutritional, and functional reinforcement for baked goods, snacks, and other products.

6. Meat simulants

Pea protein can be used to produce plant-based meat simulants, such as Beyond Meat's plant-based meat simulants.

7. Feed

Pea protein is also used in chicken and fish feed as a substitute for soy protein, and has shown good results in piglet feed.

Dry Production of Pea Protein Powder
A. Cleaning and Peeling: The harvested peas are first cleaned to remove impurities, then peeled to obtain dehulled peas.
B. Crushing: The dehulled peas are crushed using a graded impact mill with the assistance of a primary induced draft fan. The particle size is controlled through an internal classifier to achieve whole pea powder with a mesh size of 260.
C. Airflow Classification: The crushed pea powder enters an airflow classifier. Light components are discharged through the top outlet and enter a cyclone separator for further separation.
D. Protein Enrichment: The powder is further separated by a grading device into protein-rich components ("rich protein") and starch-rich components.
E. Drying and Packaging: The protein-rich powder is dried and processed into the final product. The dried pea protein powder is packed into appropriate packaging, sealed, and labeled to ensure product safety and quality.

Wet Production of Pea Protein Powder
A. Cleaning and Soaking: The harvested peas are cleaned to remove impurities, then soaked in water.
B. Beating and Separation: The soaked peas are pulped, and non-protein components such as starch are removed by centrifugation or filtration.
C. Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Hydrothermal Treatment: A combination of enzymatic hydrolysis and continuous hydrothermal treatment is used to produce highly soluble pea protein powder. First, proteins in wastewater are recovered by spray drying. Then, a pea protein solution is prepared and the pH is adjusted. After stirring, enzymes are added, and enzymatic hydrolysis is carried out under controlled temperature conditions.
D. Separation and Concentration: The enzymatic hydrolysate is purified by dialysis, and molecular weight is determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), resulting in pea protein with high antioxidant activity.
E. Spray Drying: The purified pea protein solution is spray-dried into powder to obtain high-purity pea protein powder.

Summary
Dry production mainly extracts and separates protein using physical methods such as crushing, grading, and drying. In contrast, wet production enhances the purity and solubility of the protein through chemical and biological techniques, including enzymatic hydrolysis, hydrothermal treatment, and spray drying. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of process should be based on specific production needs and conditions.