Solve the nutrition and processing challenges of plant-based dairy

Innovate with VITESSENCE® Pulse pea protein isolates

Bring on the protein and functionality for winning plant-based dairy

To stand out with your plant-based dairy alternatives, you'll need to deliver expected levels of protein nutrition together with the familiar, smooth and creamy textures of traditional dairy products — all while keeping your ingredient label clean and simple.

Now with VITESSENCE^® Pulse pea protein isolates, you can leverage the recognition and appeal of pulses in the form of highly functional protein isolates that deliver a minimum of 80% protein content (dry basis). Offering versatile functional benefits, these solutions enable you to partially or fully replace other protein sources to create on-trend plant-based foods and beverages including dairy-free yogurts, cheeses, frozen desserts and milks.

Achieve in-demand protein claims

Not all pulse protein types are the right fit for plant-based dairy alternatives. Pulse flours contain about 20% protein, and concentrates deliver up to 60%. But VITESSENCE^® Pulse pea protein isolates contains a minimum of 80% protein (dry basis) — which can help you reach the 10 grams (or more) per serving needed for “excellent source of protein” front-of-package claims, depending on your application.

Deliver non-GMO, gluten-free, clean label appeal

Derived from yellow peas, these protein isolates are non-GMO, gluten-, lactose- and soy-free. Plus, these ingredients do not contain any of the top nine major allergens such as tree nuts, wheat or milk. An organic option is available.

Build creamy, customer-preferred textures

As this viscosity and gel strength comparison shows, VITESSENCE^® Pulse pea protein isolates can help you formulate texture attributes in plant-based yogurt that rival the traditional dairy-based product.

Functional benefits for processing and formulation

Dairy alternative application	Key functionalities	Benefits to processes and products
Alternative yogurt	Water holding Gelation Protein enhancement	Aids in viscosity development and set gel Increases protein content up to 10% Contributes to smooth texture and eating experience Non-allergen protein content
Frozen dessert	Water holding Protein enhancement Emulsification	Supports overrun development Increases protein content up to 4% Aids in mix emulsification and stability Provides non-allergen alternative to soy/nuts
Alternative cheese	Water holding Gelation Protein enhancement Emulsification	Supports cheese body development Contributes to cheese firmness Does not restrict melting properties Increases protein content up to 4%
RTD beverages, plant-based milks	Protein enhancement Solubility Heat/process stability	Increases protein content up to 8% Easy to disperse and process Smooth, non-powdery texture Cleaner taste versus some competitors
Dry-mix beverages	Protein enhancement Reduced micro-count for instant beverages	Increases protein content Meets micro requirements Easy to disperse Good foaming

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Product Type: Plant proteins: Isolates

Deliver highest levels of protein, and even more consumer appeal

Ready to create on-trend, plant-based nutrition in plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, nutrition bars, smoothies and more? Look to formulation-friendly VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate. This concentrated pulse protein can enable “excellent source of protein” front-of-package claims, delivering the highest levels of protein (>80%) with no animal products, genetically modified ingredients or common allergens.

Meet consumers’ dietary requirements

Beyond enabling higher levels of protein, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate can create products that meet other consumer health needs and lifestyle preferences. This solution, produced from a non-allergen source yellow pea, is gluten-free, lactose-free and contains no animal products. And unlike many commonly used soy proteins, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate is processed without solvents like hexane and offers non-GMO assurance.

Formulate in-demand products with ease

Compared with competing plant-based protein solutions, VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 pea protein isolate offers better emulsification for higher stability and improved water- and oil-holding capacity for extended shelf life. This high-performance solution can help you create great products in a variety of on-trend categories, including meat alternatives and dairy alternatives.

Tell a sustainability story

Cultivating pulses requires significantly less water and non-renewable energy compared with other crops (Source: Pulse Canada), allowing you to highlight the environmentally conscious aspect of your products, and your brand.

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Deliver more on-trend plant protein – with organic and free-from claims

Want to give consumers even more reasons to choose your protein-enriched products? VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate can be the answer — enabling both “excellent source of protein” and “organic” claims while offering the formulation functionality you need. This versatile isolate can also replace major allergens in your formulations, as well as help you create foods and beverages that fit vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO lifestyles.

Power your products with consumer-preferred plant protein

VITESSENCE^® Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate contains a minimum of 80% protein (dry basis), helping you reach the 10 grams (or more) per serving needed to support “excellent source of protein” front-of-package claims.

This high-performance solution can help you formulate for in-demand protein, nutrition and lifestyle claims in the foods and beverages that consumers are shopping for today, including:

Snack and nutrition bars
Alternative meat and dairy products
Protein beverages
Better-for-you baked goods

Appeal to more shoppers

VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate enables a range of consumer-friendly claims.

Certified organic by Quality Assurance International, VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate can support “organic” as well as “USDA organic” claims — a major purchase driver for many organic consumers.1
Not sourced from a major allergen,** it can enable allergy-friendly front-of-package claims
It is also gluten-free and contains no animal products, adding “free-from” appeal

Get needed functionality and performance

In addition to offering an appealing taste and sensory profile, VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate offers excellent solubility, emulsification and water- and oil-holding capacity, helping you more easily create high-protein products your consumers will love.

¹Ingredion proprietary research, May 2018

*Dry basis

**VITESSENCE Pulse 1803 organic pea protein isolate is not sourced from allergens recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as major allergens. These include milk; eggs; fish; crustaceans and mollusks; tree nuts; peanuts; sesame; gluten; wheat and triticale; soy; mustard seed; and sulfites at greater than 10 ppm.

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