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12/15/2003 Amino acids lysine and arginine present in pea protein isolate do the trick.

Slimming food enriched with protein is rapidly growing due to booming markets in hyperproteinated food in France and High protein - Low carb food in the US and UK, like eg the Atkins diet, based on "hyperinsulinism" (excesssive insulin production when carbohydrates are consumed, which in turn would cause fat storage, diabetes, and a craving for more carbohydrates). Proteins are widely used in weight reduction products due to their lower caloric content than fat (4 kcal/g versus 9 kcal/g for fat) and because they cannot be deposited in the body under the form of fat. Vegetable proteins are of particular interest in weight reduction diets because they are much less accompanied by fat and cholesterol than animal proteins and thus contribute to balanced food formulations. Pea protein isolate is highly suitable for slimming food due to its high content of certain amino acids: lysine maintains the lean body mass and arginine increases the muscle mass while reducing body fat. Pea protein is the perfect protein source for high protein pasta. Millions of people enjoy eating pasta on a regular basis. High protein pasta can be manufactured with pea protein, combined with wheat semolina and egg white. This yields in a tasteful product with a protein content of more than 50% and a well-balanced amino acid profile, fitting the FAO requirements for adults. Depending on the thickness of the pasta, the cooking time may be reduced to 5 minutes. A blind taste panel of the final product shows that the product has a good taste and an excellent texture. This high protein pasta is highly suitable for people on a diet or for sports people. The high incorporation of protein in pasta allows the consumer to take up high amounts of protein without having to mix and eat powders and water. In general, mixing pea protein with other protein sources like milk, eggs or cereal proteins results in a lower cost and a better amino acid profile of the product. People with special needs or constraints towards food will find pea protein to be an excellent solution, due to the low level of anti-nutritional factors in pea protein and because pea protein is free from common allergies and GMO-free. On top of this, pea protein is neutral in taste and colour and can be incorporated in a wide range of food products such as bread, desserts, bars, ready meals or powder blends.