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Pea Fibre







        Pea fibre is milled from the hull of the whole pea     Technical Data
        (Pisum Spp.) It is ground to form a fine powder
        which can be added to a range of food products.
                                                                Product Name: Pea Fibre
        This product is ideal for use in bakery goods, aerated   Botanical Name: Pisum Spp.
        products, sauces and dry drink mixes.  It can be added to a
        wide range of foods to improve the nutritional profile. With an   Food Safety: This product has been produced in accordance
        extremely high fibre content per 100g and a pleasant taste   with HACCP principles
        and neutral colour, it can be added to products to help boost   Shelf life: 24 months from production date
        the nutritional profile of products with minimal impact on
        taste and colour. Pea fibre can be added to increase volume,   Allergen Statement: No allergens. Gluten may be present
        crispness and extend shelf life with increase water control.  GMO Status: Product has been produced in a GMO/GE free
                                                                production process
        There is a growing consumer awareness on what constitutes
        as a ‘better for you’ sustainable product. Pea products   Certifications available: HACCP. Kosher and Halal available on
        including pea flour allow food processors to tap into growing   request
        consumer trends. It can be used as an ingredient in low-fat   Product Variations:
        formulas, GMO-free, non-allergen, gluten-free, high fibre the   •   Pea Fibre
        list goes on. Compared to other crops, pulses such as peas
        have a low carbon foot print and improve the sustainability of   All of the information supplied (the “Data”) has been prepared for general information
        cropping systems, as they replenish natural nitrogen in the soil   purposes only, and in preparing the Data the Midlands group of companies (Midlands)
                                                                have relied upon independent laboratory testing and technical services from third parties.
        as they grow, improving soil fertility for the next crop grown in   Midlands assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or omissions in the Data.  As
        the process. The low input required to grow peas is perfect for   a result the Data is not to be relied upon, and the receiving party should conduct their own
                                                                investigations with respect to the product and the Data in order to satisfy themselves that
        products with a “green” story to tell.                  it is suitable for their intended purpose.


                                                               Average Nutritional Information per 100g
                                                                                   Range                  Range
                                                               Energy              243kj  Carbohydrates   <10.0%
                                                               Protein            3.0 – 7.0%  Dietary fibre  80.0 – 95.0%
                                                               Fat                 <1.0%   Soluble fibre  5.0 – 9.0%




















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