Nuverta Pea Starch for Food Innovation

Clean-label. Functional. Sustainably Made in Belgium.

At Nuverta, we believe in unlocking the full potential of the yellow pea. Our native pea starch is a clean-label, functional ingredient that supports texture, stability, and innovation across a wide range of food applications — all while being produced sustainably in Belgium.

Sustainability and Local Sourcing

Nuverta pea starch is produced with one of the lowest carbon footprints on the market, just 0.4 kg CO₂ eq. Here’s why:

This makes Nuverta pea starch a perfect fit for brands seeking minimally processed, environmentally responsible ingredients.

Explore our Life Cycle Assessment

⚙️ Functional Benefits for Food Innovation

Nuverta Pea Starch is a versatile, plant-based ingredient with unique functional properties:

• Firm Gelling & Thickening: Forms elastic, stable gels. Ideal for clean-label sauces, puddings, fillings, and plant-based meats.

• Excellent Binding: Enhances structure and cohesion in bakery, snacks, and meat alternatives.

• Heat & Shear Stability: Maintains performance under extrusion and cooking conditions.

Technical Highlights

• High Amylose Content: Enables firm, elastic gel formation and improved freeze-thaw stability.

• This firm gel can already be formed at low concentrations 8-10%

• Gelatinization temperature: around 67°C;

Nutritional Values & Health Benefits

Nuverta’s pea starch is not only functionally powerful, but also nutritionally beneficial:

Nuverta pea starch naturally contains a nice fraction of pea protein and fibre which gives a good pea powered boost to your overall health.

Moreover Nuverta pea starch contains about 30% resistant starch, making it a powerful ingredient for gut-friendly, low-glycemic, and functional food applications.

What is Resistant Starch?

Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine and instead ferments in the large intestine, where it acts similarly to dietary fibre. 

What Makes It Special?

Unlike regular starches that are broken down into glucose, resistant starch passes through the digestive system largely intact. Once it reaches the colon, it becomes food for beneficial gut bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which support gut health  Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

• Improves gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli

• Supports blood sugar control by reducing post-meal glucose and insulin spikes

• Enhances satiety, which may help with weight management

• Promotes prebiotic effects, stimulating the growth of healthy gut flora

• May reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers 

Where Is It Found?

Resistant starch occurs naturally in:

• Legumes (like peas)

• Whole grains

• Unripe bananas

Consumer Appeal

Pea starch is increasingly recognized as a natural, transparent, and sustainable ingredient. It aligns perfectly with the global shift toward clean-label and plant-based foods.

Ready to Power Your Next Innovation?

Nuverta Pea Starch is more than a thickener — it’s a multifunctional, sustainable ingredient for modern food development.