NUTRALYS® fava bean protein
NUTRALYS® fava bean protein provides an alternative plant protein source to pea and soy, offering allergen diversification and a complementary amino acid profile for manufacturers seeking ingredient variety.
Overview
As the plant-based market matures, manufacturers face pressure to diversify beyond pea and soy for supply chain resilience and marketing differentiation. Fava bean (Vicia faba) is a nitrogen-fixing legume with a protein profile complementary to pea protein, particularly in methionine content. Roquette's fava bean protein is produced using methods adapted from its pea protein platform.
Technical specifications
- Source: fava bean (Vicia faba)
- Production: adapted from Roquette's established plant protein processing platform
- Amino acid profile: complementary to pea protein, particularly in sulfur-containing amino acids
- Allergen status: soy-free; fava bean declared as allergen in some jurisdictions
- Sustainability: nitrogen-fixing crop with favorable agronomic profile (European production)
- Applications: plant-based meat alternatives, snacks, nutritional products, protein blends
Technology readiness level
TRL 9 — commercially available leveraging Roquette's existing plant protein manufacturing infrastructure.
About Roquette
Roquette is a global leader in plant-based ingredients and solutions, focusing on sustainable, innovative, and high-quality products for various industries including food, pharma, and bioindustry.
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