Heliaflor® sunflower proteins in comparison
Depending on the protein content, three different product variants are available. Apart from the protein content, they vary in smell, taste, colour and the recommended application areas. All sunflower proteins not only contain high-quality protein, but are also characterised by their content of dietary fibres and various B-vitamins.
| Heliaflor® 45 | Heliaflor® 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Peeled Sunflowerkernels are partially defatted by special mechanical pressing – patent pending - pulverized Organic farming according to Regulation (EG 834/2007) Made in Germany Production according to HACCP and AOT-Audit Extensive controls in accredited laboratories |
Peeled Sunflowerkernels are partially defatted by special mechanical pressing – patent pending CO²-extracted pulverized Organic farming according to Regulation (EG 834/2007) Made in Germany Production according to HACCP and AOT-Audit Extensive controls in accredited laboratories |
| Products | powder | powder |
| Sensory property | • flavour and odor are products typical • appearance: beige |
• flavour and odor are products typical • appearance: light-beige |
| Nutrition | Energy value 350 kcal / ca. 1466 kJ (100g) high protein content min 45 % dry mass high fiber: approx. 18 % medium fat content: approx. 10 % carbohydrates conten approx. 7% |
Energy value. 305 kcal / ca. 1300 kJ (100g) high protein content min 55 % dry mass high fiber: approx. 20 % low fat content: max. approx. 2 % carbohydrates content: approx 9 % |
| Water binding capacity | > 160 % (100 g Heliaflor® 45 bind 160g Water) |
> 200 % (100 g Heliaflor® 55 bind min. 200 g Water) |
| Fat binding capacity | > 60 % (100 g Heliaflor® 45 bind min 60g fat) |
> 60 % (100 g Heliaflor® 55 bind min. 60 g fat) |
Amino acids
Because of the gentle manufacturing process Heliaflor® is rich in valuable plant protein. It is the native form of protein. Our Heliaflor® products contain all eight essential amino acids, especially sulfurous amino acids as methionine, which can be used for enhancement of legumes, which are low in theses amino acids. Vice versa legumes add value to sunflower proteins because of their high content of essential amino acid lysine.
Carbohydrates
Main carbohydrates in the sunflowerprotein Heliaflor® are saccharose as a sugar and indigestible fibers.
Dietary fibres
The term "fiber" indicates mainly vegetable nutrition which cannot or only incompletely be absorbed in the human intestine. They are partially processed by micro-organisms, but can also be excreted unmodified. Hereby they contribute to regulation of digestion.
All Heliaflor® variantes are made of shelled sunflower seeds, which reduces the amount of fiber. Nevertheless, the fibre content in the end product is high at approx. 17 % for Heliaflor® 45 and approx. 19 % for Heliaflor® 55 , making the protein interesting for people who are active in sports.
