Avena Best Cracked Pulses and Pulse grit are milled from whole, split and decorticated pulse crops (beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas) at Avena’s pulse processing fiber and flour facility in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. No water is used in the processing of these pulse ingredients. This facility is powered with virtually all renewable energy, contributing to a minimally processed, sustainable food ingredient for food formulations.
Avena Best Cracked Pulses and Pulse Grit come in a variety of different particle sizes and distribution, tailored to applications or food production equipment. These ingredients are particularly functional in good-for-you extruded snacks and high protein and fiber baked goods – both conventional and gluten-free.
These ingredients boost nutrition, improve texture and provide an attractive visual note to many applications.
Avena’s cracked pulses and pulse grit are nutrient-dense, boosting plant-based protein, dietary fiber and micronutrients in product formulations. Cracked pulses and pulse grit are easy to use and can be incorporated directly into bread, flatbread and bun dry mixes without the need to be pre-hydrated. The particle size and distribution of these ingredients can be customized or tailored to applications, contact us to learn more.
Additional benefits of incorporating Avena’s cracked pulses and pulse grit into food and pet food formulations:
Left to right: green split pea grit, whole green lentil grit, decorticated red lentil grit, cracked chickpeas, cracked black beans, cracked navy (haricot) beans.
Visit the Avena Solutions Portal to learn about Avena’s new range of ready-to-eat pulse ingredients with targeted functionality and neutral flavor. Contact us for customized solutions.
