PGP International (PGPI) has a track record of innovation and a proactive focus on applications for high performing extruded products—and right now, pea proteins are proving to be a bit of a hero.
The advanced extrusion technology applied at PGPI produces a High Protein Crisp that is totally free of hexane and allergens and perfect for a wide range of applications such as energy bars, nutrition rich food, cereals, snacks and confections.
Recent studies reveal that pea protein may yield health benefits that promote a sense of fullness and stimulate the body’s peptide production, abating the feelings of hunger. It’s a finished application product that already is meeting the needs of PGPI customers that want high quality ingredients for their consumer products that are rich in protein, tasty and allergen free.
“Pea Proteins are a good choice for customers that need to pack in extra protein,” says Peter Hassing, vice president of Business Unit Extrusion at PGPI in Woodland, Calif. “Pea Proteins are a good choice for customers that need to pack in extra protein. The High Protein Crisp product is typically in a market where our customers need to respond quickly to changing demands and our strength comes from a fast turnaround, an innovative approach and faultless quality.”
Pea Protein benefits
• Allergen free
• Hexane free
• Protein rich
• Naturally sourced
Pea Protein applications
• Granola and cereals
• Protein bars
• Nutrition rich snacks
• Energy bars
About PGP International Inc.
PGP International Inc. is headquartered in California with three manufacturing sites across the USA. PGPI specializes in developing a wide range of extruded ingredients including cereal and protein crisps as well as an assortment of high quality rice based flours and blends.
PGP International has Global Food Safety Certification through BRC, Gluten Free Certification through GFCO and Organic certification through QAI.
Visit www.pgpint.com for additional details.
ABF Ingredients is a division of Associated British Foods that focuses on high value ingredients for both food and non-food areas and comprises a range of ingredient companies which include AB Enzymes, ABITEC Corp., Ohly, PGP International and SPI Pharma.
The group has established strong market positions in cereal specialties, enzymes, esters, extruded ingredients, pharmaceuticals, specialty lipids, specialty powders, specialty flours, yeast extracts worldwide.