Pea Starch
Pasta
Yellow peas are a good source of functional starch so that when included in pasta, they will enhance product performance and nutritional benefits. Pea starch will also support healthier resistant starch levels in noodles or dried pasta formulations, with a taste and flavor profile that is clean and neutral. Many brands today are developing healthier pasta with trusted pea starch suppliers in India, to capitalize on modern trends for clean-label and functional foods.
Evopulse is one of the premier food grade pea starch manufacturers that has an excellent product which will improve glycemic control, and provide starch replacement for pasta without changing product taste. If the inclusion levels are higher, the manufacturer may need to look at balancing frameworks, such as protein content when replacing starch in pasta with vital wheat gluten to preserve structure.
However, pea starch will also make pasta cook faster and provide the perfect al dente finish. With sufficient trial and error, and good formulation optimization, the pasta manufacturer can deliver more nutritious and lower-GI pasta products while also taking advantage of current health-focused trends with powerful eating quality.
Key Benefits of Pea Starch
- High in amylase (good for film-forming and gelling)
- Excellent thickening and stabilizing ability
- Resistant starch version reduces glycemic index
- Enhances crispness and structure in extruded products
- Clean-label alternative to corn and modified starches
Applications
Bakery
- Bread, gluten-free baked goods, cakes
Low-Glycemic Foods
- GI-friendly bread, bars, functional snacks
Snacks
- Chips, extruded puffs, crackers
Soups & Sauces
- Thickener and texture enhancer
Meat Products
- Moisture retention and binding in processed meats
Products
- 1. Low-GI bread loaves
- 2. Pancakes and waffles mix
- 3. Gluten-free cakes
- 4. Fiber-fortified pizza dough
- 5. Extruded puff snacks
- 6. Thickened soups and sauces
- 7. Sausage binders for moisture retention
- 8. Gluten-free pasta
- 9. Gluten-free pancakes
- 10. Low-GI breakfast bars
- 11. Clean-label salad dressings
- 12. Dairy-free creamy sauces
- 13. Protein bars with resistant starch
- 14. Low-fat mayonnaise alternatives
- 15. Gelled desserts and puddings
- 16. Gluten-free crackers
- 17. Frozen dessert stabilizers
- 18. Functional beverage thickener
- 19. Baby food purees
- 20. Ready meals and soups
- 21. Gluten-free brownies
- 22. Low-GI cookies
- 23. Thickened gravies
- 24. Vegan cheese alternatives (texture enhancers)
- 25. Fruit fillings and jams (stabilizer)
- 26. Low-fat ice cream
- 27. Gluten-free breadsticks
- 28. Vegan meat analogues (binder)