Plant Protein Blends

Sometimes, different powdered plant proteins are blended and sold as a blend. Flavorings and sweeteners are frequently added to them. Blending plant proteins has the benefit of providing optimal levels of all essential amino acids in a single product.

Pea protein, for example, can be blended with rice protein. The pea protein supplies lysine, in which rice protein is low while rice protein supplies methionine, in which pea protein is low. Quinoa protein is also often mixed with other plant proteins. It’s one of the few complete plant proteins. The use of enzymes to help in digestion, as well as the use of sprouted or fermented plant proteins, are other trends in blended plant protein powders. Beneficial plant compounds, vitamins, and minerals may be increased by sprouting and fermentation. It may also help in the breakdown of antinutrients that can interfere with the absorption of amino acids, minerals and other nutrients.