What is Pea Starch?
Pea Starch is a fine white to off-white powder extracted from yellow split peas (Pisum sativum). It is a clean-label, plant-based starch with a mild flavour and excellent functional properties including thickening, gelling, and film-forming. Pea Starch is naturally gluten-free and non-GMO, making it highly suitable for health-conscious and specialty food applications.
Polychem Industries supplies Pea Starch to food manufacturers, health food producers, and industrial buyers across India and internationally. As consumer demand for plant-based and gluten-free ingredients continues to grow, Pea Starch has become an increasingly important ingredient in modern food formulation.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Moisture | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | Fine White / Off-White Powder | Max 12% | FSSAI / Food Standard | Meat analogue, noodles, snacks, bakery, sauces |
Applications & Uses
Meat Analogues & Plant-Based Foods
A key ingredient in plant-based meat products, providing binding, texture, and juiciness. Works alongside pea protein to deliver the structure and mouthfeel expected in meat-alternative products.
Noodles & Pasta
Used in gluten-free noodle and pasta formulations to provide elasticity and binding. Produces a smooth texture with good cooking stability and low turbidity in cooking water.
Bakery & Gluten-Free Products
Used in gluten-free bread, cakes, and biscuits as a texturiser and moisture-retention agent. Improves crumb structure and extends shelf life in gluten-free formulations.
Sauces, Soups & Gravies
Provides excellent thickening and stabilising properties in sauces, soups, and gravies. Forms a clear, stable gel with a neutral flavour that doesn't mask the taste of the end product.
Snacks & Coatings
Used in snack seasoning binders, coating batters, and extruded snack formulations. Provides crispiness and adhesion in fried and baked snack products.
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations and as a filler in capsule and nutraceutical products. Its clean-label and allergen-free status makes it suitable for health products.
Technical Specifications
Pea Starch — Key Properties
Why Source Pea Starch from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade supply with full quality documentation and FSSAI compliance
- Non-GMO and gluten-free — ideal for clean-label food manufacturing
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Reliable availability for growing plant-based food sector requirements
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
- Competitive pricing with consistent supply
