Pet Nutrition: Pea Protein
Nuverta Pea Protein for Pet Nutrition
Clean-label. Digestible. Sustainably Made in Belgium.
At Nuverta, we believe pets deserve the same high-quality nutrition as humans. Our pea protein is a clean-label, plant-based ingredient that supports muscle maintenance, digestive health, and hypoallergenic formulations — all produced sustainably in Belgium.
Sustainability and Local Sourcing
Our carbon footprint is just 0.8 kg CO₂ eq, one of the lowest on the market. Here’s why:
Yellow peas naturally enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen
Grown in Belgium and neighboring countries
Produced in Mettet, Belgium using a 100% mechanical, chemical-free, water-free process
This ensures a minimal environmental footprint while valorizing every part of the pea: protein, starch, and fiber.
Explore our Life Cycle Assessment
Nutritional & Functional Benefits for Pets
Nuverta Pea Protein is a high-quality, digestible protein source ideal for pet food formulations:
Protein content of 55%
Dietary fibre 18% and crude fibre 3%
Excellent digestibility and amino acid profile
Hypoallergenic alternative to animal proteins, grains and soy
Supports muscle maintenance and healthy metabolism
Low ash and low anti-nutritional factors
Non-GMO
Suitable for extrusion and wet pet food applications
Ideal for:
Technical Highlights
Good palatability
Good gelling characteristics
* With a least gelling concentration of 14%
* Gives wet finished products a good bite
* Makes extrusion of pea protein possible, gives good texturates
* Stable under extrusion and thermal processingHigh solubility and binding capacities
* Good binding properties helps forming solid chunks in wet pet foods and treats
* Makes usage of pea protein in end applications easy
Pea is positively perceived by consumers all over the world
Pea protein is increasingly recognized by consumers as a nutritious, sustainable, and trustworthy source of plant-based protein. Its positive perception continues to grow across global markets, making it a powerful ingredient for brands that want to connect with today’s values-driven shoppers.
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Nuverta Pea Protein is more than a plant-based protein source, it’s a sustainable, functional solution for modern pet food formulations.
