Plant-based proteins

Ingredients

FERRER SOLUTIONS

At Ferrer Alimentacion we offer you a wide variety of Plant-based Proteins, each one with different properties and characteristics. We help you choose the most appropriate one for your project, with Quality Assurance and Food Safety Guarantee.

Products

Fava bean protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Fava bean protein comes from European fava beans. It is used in many different applications due to its neutral taste and colour. It is also an interesting alternative to soya ingredients. Natural and sustainable origin.
Available in powder, in different protein contents and in conventional or ecological grades.

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, meat products, burgers, ready meals and sauces, nutritional products, snacks, etc.

Hemp protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Hemp protein is obtained from hemp seed. It is a functional product with emulsifying properties used mainly in sauces (vegan mayonnaise). It also contains 30% dietary fiber, what makes it a nutritionally complete ingredient.
Natural and sustainable, available in organic quality.

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, ready meals and sauces, vegan products and nutritional products.

Linseed protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Linseed protein comes from linseed and acts as an emulsifier in many applications. It can replace egg in vegan mayonnaise or brioche and it can also replace guar gum, soy lecithin and mono-diglycerides in some bakery products.
Product of natural origin, sustainable and partially degreased. Available in conventional and organic quality.

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, ready meals and sauces, vegan products and nutritional products.

Pea protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain

Properties

Pea protein isolate: made from yellow peas, this ingredient provides a complete source of plant-based protein. Its functional properties, such as gelling and emulsifying ability, make it ideal for the production of meat analogues and plant-based beverages, as well as for enriching energy bars and protein drinks.

Applications

Meat analogues, plant-based drinks, bakery and pastry, energy bars and snacks, nutritional supplements, etc.

Pumpkin protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Pumpkin protein comes from pumpkin seeds. It has a a high branched-chain amino acids content, which is very appreciated by bodybuilders, as it helps to build muscle.
Natural and sustainable product, available in conventional and organic quality.

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, vegan products and nutritional products.

Rice protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain

Properties

Rice protein isolate with high biological value, obtained through a natural process. Its amino acid profile and good digestibility make it an ideal option to complement vegan and vegetarian diets. Gluten-free, GMO-free and hypoallergenic, suitable for a wide range of consumers.

Applications

Bars, baked goods, gluten-free products and nutritional blends.

Soy protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Soy protein is widely used in the food industry due to its functionality and nutritional profile.
Available in different qualities (isolate, concentrate and texturized).

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, meat products, burgers, ready meals, nutritional products, etc.

Sunflower protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Sunflower protein comes from sunflower seeds. It contains protein with a percentage of glutamic acid that gives various taste profiles. It also works as a binder and stabilizer in some applications.
Available in conventional and organic quality.

Applications

Ready meals and sauces, nutritional products, snacks, etc.

Wheat protein

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat protein is water-soluble and is used as a source of highly digestible plant protein.

Applications

Bakery, biscuits, drinks, snacks, vegan products and nutritional products.

Wheat gluten

Origin

Europe
Available in Spain and Portugal

Properties

Wheat gluten is commonly known as vital gluten and it is the wheat functional protein. It is used as an improver in flours and doughs, and also as texturizing agent (thickener, gelling), binder and water stabilizer. It provides body, viscosity and visual appearance.

Applications

Bakery.

We help you to choose the most suitable product for your project