What is BESTEIN®?
The BESTEIN® Vegan Protein Line offers an array of healthier protein options. Whether you are looking for a plant-based protein or a textured protein option, we can support you in developing the finest products for your customers.
The BESTEIN® Vegan Protein Line
Nutrition
Perfect for consumers who follow a vegan or dairy-free diet. They are nutrient-dense, high in fiber, and no lactose. Choose more than one vegan protein to maximize your protein profile.
Quality
Our QA/QC team performs regular testing to ensure that nutrition, taste, texture, color, and solubility of our vegan proteins perform consistently and exceed quality expectations.
Taste
Our vegan proteins offer consistent and neutral taste profiles. Also, a smooth texture makes them suitable for many applications and desirable for consumers.
Expertise
Our team can recommend the right vegan protein to help you achieve your product goals.
Accreditations
Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Glyphosate Free, Vegan, and Kosher options are available.
In addition, our facilities are NSF cGMP certified.
What is BESTEIN®?
BESTEIN® is a vegan protein ingredient platform offering a broad portfolio of plant-based protein sources, including pea, mung bean, fava bean, brown rice, chickpea, pumpkin seed, hemp, quinoa, sacha inchi, and textured pea protein. It is designed to give brands flexibility in developing high-quality, plant-based finished products with consistent taste, smooth texture, and broad application versatility.
How is BESTEIN® different from standard commodity plant proteins?
BESTEIN® is a curated vegan protein platform, not a single commodity ingredient. The line prioritizes consistent sensory performance, including neutral flavor profiles, improved mouthfeel, and reliable solubility. This directly addresses the most common formulation pain points with generic plant proteins, such as grittiness, chalkiness, beany off-notes, and poor dispersion.
What protein sources are available in the BESTEIN® portfolio?
The BESTEIN® line currently includes pea protein, mung bean protein, fava bean protein, brown rice protein, chickpea protein, pumpkin seed protein, hemp seed protein, quinoa protein, sacha inchi seed protein, and textured pea protein. Each source brings distinct nutritional, sensory, and functional characteristics to support different product types and positioning strategies.
What certifications does BESTEIN® support?
Select BESTEIN® proteins are available with Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Glyphosate Free, Vegan, and Kosher certifications. Manufacturing facilities are NSF GMP certified. Certification availability varies by protein source and grade, so customers should confirm documentation for their specific selection.
Can BESTEIN® proteins be blended together?
Yes. BESTEIN® proteins can be custom blended to meet specific nutrition, taste, texture, amino acid, and cost targets. Blending is particularly useful for improving amino acid completeness, moderating off-notes from a single source, enhancing mouthfeel, or building a more differentiated multi-source protein story on-label.
What product applications are BESTEIN® proteins suitable for?
BESTEIN® proteins are formulated to support a wide range of finished-product formats, including protein powders, bars, ready-to-drink beverages, baked goods, snacks, and meat alternatives. Application performance should always be confirmed in the finished product, as protein behavior varies based on pH, heat treatment, fat systems, and total protein concentration.
Can BESTEIN® replace whey protein in formulas?
BESTEIN® supports high-quality vegan and dairy-free development across many formats where whey is traditionally used, and select proteins or multi-source blends can achieve strong PDCAAS scores to back protein quality claims. Plant proteins do behave differently from whey in flavor, solubility, viscosity, and heat response, so some formulation adjustment is expected. The result is a high-performance vegan protein solution that meets the nutritional bar with a cleaner, allergen-friendly story.
How do I sample or source BESTEIN® proteins?
BESTEIN® proteins are available for sampling and commercial supply through NURA USA. Brands can request samples of individual protein sources or discuss custom blend options based on their formulation goals, target application, and volume requirements. To get started, contact the NURA team directly to confirm availability, certifications, and pricing for your specific project.