The demand for functional starches having a clean label is increasing continuously. NISCO EPS has outstanding functional properties, such as water binding capacity in cold and warm applications and a good oil binding capacity. Pea starch has a medium-low glycemic index and NISCO EPS has a protein content of about 13 %. NISCO EPS can replace other starch types such as potato starch, tapioca, corn and rice in sausages.
NISCO EPS
NISCO EXTRUDED PEA
Nisco EP is a natural, gluten-free, clean label and functional ingredient for various food applications.
Nisco EP is produced from extrusion of pea meal, therefore its chemical composition resembles the natural composition of peas. EP contains about 22% high biological value protein, dietary fiber and features a medium-low glycemic index, all important to keep a healthy nutrition.
NISCO EP is available in different particle sizes in the form of flakes and powders. It is an excellent binder for meat applications and has been present in the market for several years.
NISCO EP G300S
NISCO EP FLAKE
NISCO TEXTURIZED PEA PROTEIN
TP is made from 100% pea protein with varying protein content, to meet the customer needs and providing the required texture and firmness to different food products. It has a high protein level and are low in calories, carbohydrates and fat, and can be used as a meat extender or meat replacement in several food applications. Nisco developed TP, texturized pea protein, due to the increasing demand in the growing plant-based industry.
TP is designed to resemble meat in appearance and taste, TP is available in different chunck and granulate sizes. Â the products are suitable in the reformulation of foods with low meat inclusion or in 100% replacement of meat, TP represents a high nutritional, healthy and tasty alternative to improve our well-being.