Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredients
- Plukenetia Volubilis
- Technologies
- Common Names
Sacha inchi, Sacha inchik, Inca inchi
- Origin
Peru’s Amazon rainforest
- AMINO ACID PROFILE
AMINO ACID VALUE Essential His 26 Ile 50 Leu 64 Lys 43 Met 12 Cys 25 Met + Cys 37 Phe 24 Tyr 55 Phe + Tyr 79 Thr 43 Trp 29 Val 40 Nonessential Ala 36 Arg 55 Asp 111 Glu 133 Gly 118 Pro 48 Ser 64 TEAA1 411 TAA2 976 TEAA as % of TAA 42 Values shown are milligrams/gram of protein.
1 TEAA=total essential amino acids.
2 TAA=total amino acids.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
- 60% protein
- Contains all essential amino acids
- Omega–3
- Omega–6
- Omega–9
- High in fiber
- Contains a significant amount of vitamin E
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- No additives
- No preservatives
- Mild flavor
- Non-GMO
- Highly soluble in water and oil
- Applications in functional foods, protein powders and cosmetics
- Highly stable powder
- High digestibility
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Uses
• As a functional food ingredient for its nutrient dense profile (complete protein, Omega-3), mild flavor and digestibility. To be used in protein blends, energy shakes, energy and snack bars, and to enrich other food and bakery formulas.
• As a stand-alone natural protein powder, ready to mix with water, juices or in bakery recipes.
• In cosmetic applications as a texturizing ingredient high in complete protein
Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Protein | 55 ± 6 | % | AOAC 920.87 (2005) |
| Carbohydrates | 23 ± 4 | % | - |
| Fat (Including Omega-3,-6, and-9) | 8 ± 3 | % | AOAC 922.06. (2005) |
| Fiber | 7 ± 2 | % | AOCS Ba 6-84, 6th Ed. (2009) |
| Smell | Characteristic of gelatinized Sacha Inchi Powder | - | - |
| Taste | Characteristic of gelatinized Sacha Inchi Powder | - | - |
| Color | Characteristic (beige to light brown) | - | - |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
: 18 months under appropriate storage conditions and unopened.
- Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry and cool place between 15 and 20 °C (60 – 68 °F) and relative humidity (RH) between 50% and 60%, and away from sunlight and any strong or disagreeable odor.