Basic information
Definition: Pea peptide is a small molecule protein substance made from pea protein using modern enzymatic hydrolysis technology.
Ingredients: Contains 8 amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, and the proportion is close to the recommended mode of FAO/WHO. It also contains various trace elements and vitamins, such as calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A and B group vitamins.
Characteristic
Good solubility: It has good solubility in water and can quickly dissolve to form a uniform solution, making it easier to add to various liquid foods and beverages, and also beneficial for human absorption.
Low viscosity: It has a low viscosity, which will not make the product too viscous even at higher concentrations, and will not affect the taste and fluidity of the product. It can be widely used in products of different textures.
Acid stability and thermal stability: It has good stability under different pH and temperature conditions, and can maintain the integrity of its structure and function during processing and storage, ensuring that the composition does not change and the function is not lost.
Easy to absorb: With a small molecular weight (usually<1000Da), it is more easily absorbed by the intestine than intact proteins, making it suitable for people with weak digestive function.
Hypoallergenicity: Free from common allergens such as lactose and gluten. Can be used as a substitute for lactose intolerant or milk allergic individuals.
Nutritious: Rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), arginine, lysine, etc., some pea peptides contain antioxidant components (such as polyphenols).
Effect
Nutritional supplementation: As a high-quality source of plant protein, it can provide sufficient nutritional support for the body, promote muscle growth and repair, and is suitable for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and people who need to supplement protein. Immune regulation: It helps stimulate the production of antibodies in the body, increase the number of white blood cells, enhance the body’s ability to resist pathogens, and improve immune function by improving immune organ development, bone marrow suppression status, immunoglobulin content, and other aspects of immune suppression.
Antioxidant: Rich in various antioxidant substances, it can clear free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress damage to cells, delay cell aging, prevent the occurrence of various chronic diseases, and long-term consumption can help maintain skin elasticity and radiance.
Regulating intestinal function: can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, improve the intestinal environment, prevent constipation, diarrhea and other intestinal problems, while also inhibiting the proliferation of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis, effectively stimulating the proliferation of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
Maintaining cardiovascular health: Contains antioxidants that can lower cholesterol levels in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis and other heart diseases, and can also lower blood pressure by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), preventing the production of angiotensin II, and reducing peptide degradation. Anti fatigue: Contains various amino acids such as aspartic acid, which can help alleviate fatigue caused by physical or mental labor and quickly restore physical strength.
Application
Food sector
Beverages: As a nutritional enhancer added to sports drinks, functional drinks, and dairy drinks, it enriches the nutritional content, improves stability and taste.
Dairy products: added to milk, yogurt, cheese and other products to enhance nutritional value, improve taste and texture.
Bread and pastry: As one of the ingredients added to bread, cakes, and other pastries, it makes the pastries softer, more delicate in taste, and enhances their nutritional value.
Meat products: added to Rice-meat dumplings, ham sausage, lunch meat and other meat products to improve nutritional value, taste and texture.
In the field of health products, it can be used to prepare pharmaceutical and health products, such as developing antioxidant and anti fatigue health products, nutritional health foods, bone health products, and calcium absorption enhancers. It is also expected to be applied in the preparation of infant formula for parenting.
In the field of medical food, due to its small molecular weight, easy absorption by the human body, antioxidant properties, and good nutritional value, it can be used to develop products for patients with digestive disorders and promote patient recovery.
In the field of cosmetics, it can inhibit elastase, protect elastin from decomposition, stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin firmness, and can be used in skincare products to help delay skin aging, maintain skin elasticity and radiance.