A high-purity plant protein extracted from yellow peas, used as a soy- and dairy-free protein source in plant-based beverages, meat analogues, and sports nutrition.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Disperses in water; solubility is pH-dependent

Odour

Faint characteristic (legume) odour

Typical usage level

Application-dependent, typically 3-15% in meat-analogue formulations

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (labelling)
E-number: Pending
Status: Raw material / ingredient; no additive authorisation required
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Pea Protein Isolate
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Protein source

Technical function	What it does
protein fortification	Increases finished-product protein content.
emulsification	Stabilises fat-water interfaces in the finished formulation.
texturising in meat analogues	Contributes bite and structure in plant-based meat analogues.

Recommended applications

Plant-based drinks

Protein source

Meat analogues

Protein source

Sports nutrition

Protein source

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Colour	Off-white to light tan powder
Odour	Faint characteristic (legume) odour
Solubility	Disperses in water; solubility is pH-dependent
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Peas are not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Protein content (dry basis, min. 80%), Solubility index, Microbiological count.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Pea Protein Isolate

EU and US regulatory context

Protein source

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Starches & Proteins

Pea Protein Isolate

EU and US regulatory context

Protein source

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

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