Pea Starch – Technical and Functional Insights

What makes Nuverta’s pea starch for food applications unique?

It’s a native starch with high amylose content, offering slow digestibility, prebiotic effects, and provides a firm, short texture. Ideal for bakery and extrusion.

Does Nuverta pea starch have prebiotic properties?

Yes. Amylose supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
Reference: Kadyan, S. et al. (2022). Nutrients, 14(1726). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14091726

What’s the difference between amylose and amylopectin?

Amylose digests slowly and gives a firm texture. Amylopectin digests faster and results in a more fluid texture. Nuverta’s starch is high in amylose.