High-Quality Pea Dietary Fiber Manufacturer & Factories

Premium Plant-Based Nutrient Solutions, Empowering Global Food and Supplement Brands with Advanced Functional Integration and Resilient Supply Chains.

OUR FACTORY: A Global Leader in Natural Ingredients

Benefiting from the solid foundation provided by its parent company, Xi'an Tianben Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Botanical Cube Inc. focuses on researching, developing, producing and selling healthy natural ingredients. With more than two decades of industry experience, it has become a leader in the field, specializing in providing high-quality plant extracts and customized solutions to global customers. Services meet the needs of industries including herbal medicine, health foods, dietary supplements, food and beverages, daily chemicals and cosmetics.

Our operations are supported by three companies - Xi'an Tianben Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Botanical Cube Inc. and Shaanxi Tianben Kangyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. - which together operate 3 production bases covering more than 100 acres and process more than 3,000 tons of plant raw materials each year. The product range includes more than 200 plant extracts, and we also provide a variety of certified organic products to meet the global demand for environmentally friendly and healthy solutions. Exporting to 60% of the world's countries, serving more than 200 countries and regions and more than 500 customers from all walks of life.

"Integrating nature's science with advanced processing technology is our path to maintaining market leadership across 200+ countries."

Botanical Cube Inc. Manufacturing Complex

Industrial Capacity & Global Reach in Numbers

Enterprise statistics reflecting our technological footprints, scaled operations, and global partnership stability.

20+
Years Industry Experience
3,000+
Annual Tons Plant Processing
100+
Acres of Production Bases
200+
Countries & Regions Served
Sanyuan Plant Extraction Factory

Sanyuan Factory: Legacy of Quality & Constant Innovation

Our first factory was established in 2012 in Sanyuan City, Xi'an, four years after our company was founded. At that time, our production experience was still in its early stages, and we faced many challenges as we worked to refine our processes. However, we remained committed to continuous improvement, investing heavily in technology, training, and quality control to strengthen our capabilities. These early efforts laid a strong foundation for our future growth, shaping the high standards of excellence that we uphold today.

Today, the Sanyuan facility serves as a primary model for high-purity dietary fiber fractionation and botanical extraction, combining physical separation and advanced enzymatic treatments to create functional ingredients with exceptional batch consistency.

100,000-Class Clean Room Manufacturing

A pristine processing environment designed to eliminate contaminants, ensuring pharmaceutical-grade ingredient safety.

Powder collection, crushing and sieving, mixing and drying processes are all performed in a Class 100,000 cleanroom environment. Our operators strictly follow hygiene protocols and wear sterile gowns, masks and gloves to maintain product purity and safety, thus ensuring that we provide our customers with high quality standards and reliable ingredients.

By enforcing this strict HVAC filtration, pressure maintenance, and sanitized airflow, our pea dietary fiber achieves low microbial counts, low heavy metals, and zero foreign matter, matching the strict standards of infant food preparations and premium nutraceutical formulations.

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Whitepaper: High-Quality Pea Dietary Fiber Processing & Science

A comprehensive technical look at the extraction routes, physical attributes, and micro-structural benefits of pea dietary fiber.

Nutritional Profile

Derived from high-purity yellow peas (Pisum sativum), our dietary fiber is primarily composed of hemicellulose, cellulose, and pectin substances. It contains minimal starch, protein, and simple sugars, making it an excellent ingredient for glycemic management, high-fiber food formulations, and calorie-reduced diets.

  • High dietary fiber content (>80% - 90%)
  • Naturally Gluten-free & Soy-free
  • Low Glycemic Index profile
  • Rich in cell-wall matrix polysaccharides

Structural Chemistry

The matrix of pea cotyledon fiber features a complex network of cell-wall polymers. It retains high water-holding capacity (WHC) and oil-holding capacity (OHC) due to its capillary porous structure. This physical organization contributes to high structural stability during heat, shear, and freeze-thaw cycles.

  • Capillary moisture-binding action
  • Excellent viscosity-controlling options
  • High resistance to enzymatic breakdown in stomach
  • Stimulates Short-Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) release

Organoleptic Properties

Processed through our specialized jet-milling and sensory deodorization steps, the fiber exhibits an exceptionally neutral flavor profile and cream-white color. It integrates seamlessly into dry powder formulations, meat-mimic matrices, and dairy emulsions without grittiness.

  • Neutral color (cream-white to light beige)
  • Clean, neutral flavor, free of leguminous odor
  • Micronized particles down to < 50 microns
  • High dispersibility in aqueous solutions

Understanding Pea Fiber Fractions: Cotyledon Fiber vs. Hull Fiber

Industrial applications require selecting the right fiber fractions. Pea Cotyledon Fiber is derived from the inner cell-wall structure of the de-hulled pea, rich in hemicellulose and pectins, providing superior hydration properties and sensory qualities. Pea Hull Fiber, derived from the outer skins, is comprised mostly of insoluble cellulose, making it perfect for high-strength digestive wellness supplements and dense bakery additions. Through our multi-base manufacturing operations, Botanical Cube Inc. provides specialized processing lines for both fractions to fit your specific formulation goals.

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook

How Botanical Cube Inc. stays at the forefront of carbohydrate and plant-based fiber processing innovations.

Advanced Clean Fractionation Processing

Our extraction engineering utilizes physical air classification and low-temperature enzymatic digestion instead of harsh chemical solvents. This protects the native structure of the arabinogalactan-proteins and cellulose fibers, ensuring optimal water retention. By utilizing non-GMO microbial enzymes, we target starch degradation down to <0.5%, yielding dietary fiber levels exceeding 90% purity.

In the near future, we are transitioning to sub-critical water extraction (SWE) to extract specific prebiotic soluble fractions (pectic polysaccharides) from pea hulls, boosting the functional values of our dietary fiber ingredients.

R&D Horizons & Next-Gen Fibers

Our future product roadmap focuses on solving the physical challenges of pea fiber in high-moisture foods:

  • Nanocrystalline Pea Cellulose: High-pressure homogenization to split pea fibers into nanometer-scale fibrils, producing thick gels for fat replacers in high-end sauces.
  • Probiotic-Coated Prebiotics: Co-processing pea dietary fiber with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains to create functional symbiotics with enhanced survival during shelf-life.
  • Upcycled Fiber Program: Refining pea byproduct materials from plant-protein isolation streams to support circular agricultural practices.

Macro-Industry Solutions: Formulating for Clean Labels

Practical integration strategies across key categories in food, beverage, and nutritional industries.

Industry Segment Primary Technical Challenges Addressed Specific Benefit of Pea Dietary Fiber Optimal Usage Rate (%)
Clean-Label Bakery Moisture loss, gluten structural integrity, crumb crumbling, short shelf-life. Retains moisture under high bake temperatures; reinforces crumb matrix; maintains softness over time. 2.0% - 6.0%
Meat Alternatives & Analogues Dry texture, lack of chewiness, low oil emulsification, poor water binding. Forms a secondary thermal matrix holding juices and fats; mimics muscle tissue chewiness in textured proteins. 3.0% - 8.0%
Functional Beverages Grittiness, phase separation, sedimentation of dry powders, unpleasant flavor notes. Jet-milled fiber (D50 < 40μm) provides suspension stability, smooth mouthfeel, and neutral sensory base. 1.5% - 4.0%
Dietary Supplements Low bulk density, processing losses in capsule filling, poor gut fermentation. Excellent flowability and compressible carrier properties; slow fermentation profile preventing bloating. 5.0% - 30.0%

China Factory 4.0: Supply Chain Resilience & Smart Efficiency

By leveraging China's advanced manufacturing capabilities, Botanical Cube Inc. operates automated, highly integrated processing systems that reduce manual handling, increase throughput, and eliminate human error. Key focus areas include:

  • Automated Raw Material Traceability: Sourcing clean yellow peas directly from verified cultivation regions in Northeast China and Shaanxi, tracking every batch back to its harvest origin.
  • IoT-Monitored Drying Processes: Precision control over spray drying and air classification units to prevent thermal degradation of active polysaccharides.
  • Green Energy Operations: Reusing waste thermal energy from extraction loops to heat Sanyuan dry milling rooms, decreasing our carbon footprint and keeping costs stable for global buyers.
  • Resilient Domestic & Global Logistics: Utilizing direct corridors from Xi'an to major ports like Qingdao and Shanghai, avoiding container shipping delays and guaranteeing on-time dispatch.

Quality Assurance Matrices

Moisture Content ≤ 8.0% (Standardized)
Total Dietary Fiber ≥ 80% to ≥ 90% grades
Arsenic (As) ≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.2 mg/kg
Aerobic Plate Count ≤ 1,000 CFU/g

Global Enterprise Sourcing Requirements

Ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory and functional standards for international distribution.

Allergen & GMO Protection

With increasing demands for clean allergen statements, our pea dietary fiber is processed on lines completely free from soy, wheat, dairy, and peanut proteins. We provide 3rd-party non-GMO certifications for every shipment.

Sensory Neutrality

Global procurement teams struggle with pea off-flavors (grassy, beany notes). Our thermal-deaeration process strips volatile hexanal compounds, providing a clean neutral taste for sensitive food recipes.

Water Binding Capabilities

Consistency is key. We standardize the water holding capacity to between 4g - 8g of water per gram of fiber, avoiding batch variation issues during automated baking and meat extrusion cycles.

Localized Support & Regulatory Compliance

Removing international trade friction through compliance certificates and local warehousing networks.

Global Compliance Framework

Botanical Cube Inc., alongside Shaanxi Tianben Kangyuan Biotechnology, holds certificates meeting international import standards. Our regulatory documentation includes:

  • ISO 22000 & HACCP Safety Certification
  • Kosher and Halal Certificates
  • US FDA Registered Facility Audits
  • EU Novel Food Status Compliance
  • Strict Heavy Metal, Pesticide, and PAH Limit Testing Reports

Localized Supply Chains

Understanding the challenges of international freight, we establish strategic warehousing partnerships in North America and Western Europe. This localized strategy ensures:

  • Just-in-Time (JIT) deliveries within 3-5 business days
  • Customs clearance and local documentation assistance
  • Easy sampling and prototyping access for regional R&D labs
  • Responsive support in local time zones

FAQ - High-Quality Pea Dietary Fiber

Get technical answers about application dynamics, functional features, and sourcing details.

What is the primary difference between pea cotyledon fiber and pea hull fiber?
Pea cotyledon fiber is sourced from the inner cotyledon cells of the pea seed. It features high quantities of hemicellulose and pectins, providing high water-binding capacity, smooth mouthfeel, and excellent emulsification properties. Pea hull fiber is extracted from the outer shell, containing mainly insoluble cellulose. It is used to increase dietary fiber labels in supplements and coarse bakery products where high water binding is not required.
How does Botanical Cube Inc. guarantee a clean taste without "beany" pea flavors?
We use a physical thermal-deaeration process in our Sanyuan Factory. This step targets and evaporates volatile organic compounds (mainly aldehydes like hexanal) that create the beany smell. This produces a neutral-tasting fiber ideal for milk alternatives, bakery foods, and powdered health drinks.
What is the particle size distribution (PSD) of your pea dietary fiber?
We offer various particle size ranges to match your applications. Our standard grade is around 80-100 mesh for baked goods. Our micronized grades (jet-milled) reach 200-325 mesh (D50 < 40 microns), which keeps the fiber suspended in liquids and prevents grittiness.
Can your pea fiber replace chemical gums and emulsifiers?
Yes, thanks to its high water-holding capacity (1:6 to 1:8) and oil-holding capacity (1:4), it works as a natural clean-label texturizer. It can partially or completely replace thickeners like xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), or modified starches in sauces, dressings, and baked goods.
Is your manufacturing process Allergen-Free?
Yes. Our processing lines at Botanical Cube Inc. are exclusively designed for pea processing. We do not handle major allergens like soy, milk, wheat, or nuts on the same equipment, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination.