Fava bean protein (Vicia faba, also known as field bean) is obtained from ground fava beans and isolated via extraction. To produce pea protein (Pisum sativum L), the peas are first ground with water to form a fine paste. The pea protein can then be mechanically isolated by successive centrifugation and sedimentation steps. Sunflower seed protein (Helianthus annus) is obtained from the remaining press cake after the production of cold-pressed sunflower seed oil. This is ground, pressed again and ground again, resulting in a fine powder with a characteristic flavour.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Proteins contribute to
- an increase in muscle mass
- the maintenance of muscle mass
- the maintenance of normal bones
