Pea Fibre: export from Canada to ASEAN

Pea fibre divides into inner fibre from the cotyledon and hull fibre from the seed coat, and they are functionally different products. Inner fibre carries more water-binding capability and a finer texture; hull fibre is coarser and higher in insoluble fibre.

Buyers who specify only pea fibre may receive either. State which, or state the function you need and let the supplier match it.

The specification points are total dietary fibre, water-holding capacity, particle size, colour and flavour. Colour matters in pale applications, where pea fibre can impart a noticeable tint.

Canada's pea crop and its fractionation capacity supply the ingredient with traceability back through the same chain, which supports clean-label positioning. As with oat fibre, confirm that the intended fibre claim is permitted in the destination and calculated the way that market requires.

As with oat fibre, classification depends on how far the material has been processed and may fall into a food preparation line. Confirm the classification and the claim position together, since the claim usually carries the commercial value.