Animal Nutrition: Pea Starch
Nuverta Pea Starch for Animal Nutrition
Functional. Sustainable. Gut Friendly Energy.
At Nuverta, we believe in unlocking the full potential of the yellow pea. Our Pea Starch Concentrate (PSC) is a clean label, sustainable energy source with unique functional and prebiotic benefits — ideal for pigs, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture and horses.
Sustainability and Local Sourcing
With a carbon footprint of just 0.4 kg CO₂ eq, Nuverta Pea Starch is one of the most climate friendly energy sources available. 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
We valorise every part of the pea — protein, starch and fibre — ensuring minimal waste and maximum impact.
Nutritional and Functional Benefits
Nuverta Pea Starch is more than just a carbohydrate source. It is a functional ingredient that supports gut health, feed efficiency and pellet quality.
High in amylose (approximately 30 percent): acts as a resistant starch with prebiotic effects.
Supports gut health: promotes beneficial bacteria and suppresses harmful pathogens
Stimulates short chain fatty acid production: improves intestinal resilience.
Improves pellet and extrudate durability: enhances strength and reduces fines.
Low in fat: enhances shelf life and oxidative stability.
Applications by Species
Poultry
Improves pellet quality.
Supports intestinal health in broilers.
Pigs
Prebiotic effects support colonic health and reduce incidence of enteric infections.
Suitable for veterinary diets in herds with a history of gut disorders.
Ruminants
Slowly digestible starch supports energy release and rumen health.
Aquaculture
Functional binder in extruded feeds.
Enhances pellet structure and water stability.
Horses
Supports energy supply and digestive health.
Suitable for performance and senior horses.
Peas of mind
Natural and Sustainable ingredients:
Are grown and processed locally which offers security of supply in Europe.
Nuverta Pea Starch is more than a starch — it is a smart, sustainable solution for modern animal nutrition.
