The wet process produces pea protein isolate (>80% on dry basis). Pea protein is an excellent protein with several essential amino acids and additional vitamins, minerals and fibers that pets need. However, peas are lower in some important amino acids, like methionine, valine and tryptophan. As a result, other sources of these important amino acids should be supplemented from other proteins, such as meat or chemical sources to achieve a balanced level to meet the pet’s nutrient needs.
A nutritious ingredient to many pet food applications:
Meelunie is supplier of agricultural ingredients and it offers tapioca starch under its food product category. It is used in food industry applications like bakery products (biscuits), sheeted and extruded snacks, soups, sauces, graves, puddings and pie fillings, pudding powders, and dairy desserts, processed meat, etc. It is also used in various applications in the paper industry. It is a white powder with neutral taste.
Starch is important for all of us; people around the world have diets consisting mainly of foods that are high in starch. Similarly, starch has always been the basis for the Meelunie brand. Our starches are used in: Noodles, soups, cakes, cookies, drink mixes, yogurt, dairy products, breading, meat coatings, paper, and much more.