Pea Fiber
Bread
Bread is one of the most commonly eaten baked goods, and creating a more nutritious bread without losing palatability and acceptability continues to be an important goal for bakers. Evopulse fiber, made from yellow pea hulls, is a great ingredient to help address this problem. At levels of substitution into wheat flour up to 15%, Evopulse fiber contributes highly to the dietary fiber of white bread without affecting the very familiar characteristics of standard white bread.
One of the main benefits of adding pea fiber is its capability to increase water absorption with the dough, which will allow the dough to achieve better, softer properties over time. Bread made with Evopulse fiber can maintain tenderness over longer periods due to slower staling, providing consumers with longer shelf life and quality. As little as 8–12% usage appears to cause improvements in the dough strength, volume, and crumb softening, while simultaneously increasing total dietary fiber from around 3% to more than 5%.
Trying to enrich further means consideration of adjustments with dough conditioners, enzymes, or hydrocolloids to adjust for the resulting structural properties stemming from water retention and absorption. Additionally, pea fiber contributes to the unique golden crust, adding a perception of a wholesome product. As it is non-GMO, gluten-free and allergen-friendly, Evopulse fiber is a clean-label alternative to oat bran, soy fiber, or refined wheat bran and is an excellent ingredient for health conscious products.
Key Benefits of Pea Fiber
- Increases total dietary fiber (from ~3% to 5–6%)
- Improves water retention and dough handling
- Extends shelf life and reduces bread hardening
- Natural, gluten-free, non-GMO fiber source
- Enhances satiety and supports digestive health
Applications
Bread & Baked Goods
- White, whole grain, gluten-free, and fiber-enriched breads
Meal Replacement Foods
- Functional bars, cereals, shakes
Meat & Meat Alternatives
- Vegan burgers, sausages (moisture retention & texture)
Snacks
- Fiber-enhanced chips, crackers, and cookies
Animal Nutrition
- Pet food and livestock feed for digestive support
Products
- 1. Whole grain fiber-enriched bread
- 2. Gluten-free bread
- 3. Multigrain sandwich loaf
- 4. Fiber-rich breakfast cereals
- 5. Fiber-enriched cookies
- 6. High-fiber snack chips
- 7. Pet food formulations for gut health
- 8. Livestock feed with added fiber
- 9. Fiber-enriched crackers
- 10. Fiber-fortified nutrition shakes
- 11. Fiber-fortified granola bars
- 12. Fiber-rich energy gels
- 13. Gluten-free snack bites
- 14. Fiber-fortified meal replacement bars
- 15. High-fiber flatbread chips
- 16. High-fiber tortillas
- 17. Fiber-enhanced pizza crusts
- 18. Fiber-enriched pasta
- 19. Baked goods for digestive health
- 20. High-fiber snack bars
- 21. Fiber-enriched cereal bars
- 22. Fiber-enriched granola
- 23. High-fiber muffins
- 24. Fiber-fortified smoothies
- 25. Fiber-enriched crackers
- 26. Vegan fiber bars
- 27. Fiber-fortified protein bars
- 28. High-fiber pie crusts