Sunflower protein is a kind of high quality plant-based protein source.
Sunflower protein is made from hulled sunflower seed.
After defatting, the protein powder is obtained after fine processing of sunflower heart cake.
Features
The main component of sunflower protein is globulin (about 55% to 60%), followed by albumin (17% to 23%). In amino acid composition, the ligher Glutamic acid and Arginine acid, Glutamic acid content is the highest. Compared with most vegetable proteins, sunflower protein has good digestibility.
Application
1. It can be used as a nutritional supplement added to various of powders directly to complement essential amino acids needed by human body.
2. It can also be applied to all kinds of foods: baked products(breads, muffins, cakes and cookies) and snacks etc.
3. The Beverages(milkshakes, smoothies,milk, yogurt, ice cream, etc.), adding the protein into these products.
4. The Vegetarian products(vegetarian meat and vegetarian seafood) to improve the flavor and increase the nutritional content.
5. Ideal plant-based alternative for energy and sports nutrition(Energy bars).