Plant-Based Food Ingredients

Mixed Tocopherols

Scoular’s Natural Source Mixed Tocopherols (vitamin e) are natural antioxidants that have been isolated from edible vegetable oils. They are a widely used ingredient in foods and dietary supplements to help protect finished products from the damaging effects of oxidation. In doing so, they extend product shelf life and help prevent chemical reactions which can lead to undesirable changes in finished product flavor, odor, or color.

Phytosterols

Phytosterols, or plant sterols, are derived from edible vegetable oils including soy, corn, and canola, among others. Plant sterols are widely used in food and dietary supplements and have been shown in numerous studies to help lower cholesterol.

Soy Lecithin

Soy lecithin is a versatile and essential ingredient in the food industry, widely used for its powerful emulsifying, stabilizing, and nutritional properties. Derived from soybeans, this non-GMO ingredient can be added to a wide range of products to prevent separation in water and fat-based mixtures, to decrease surface tension and allow for enhanced dispersion of powders and liquids, or to prevent sticking to manufacturing surfaces.

Sunflower Lecithin

Sunflower lecithin is a non-GMO emulsifier that has become a popular choice for health-conscious consumers and food manufacturers alike. This versatile ingredient offers a clean and allergen-free alternative to traditional soy lecithin, while also offering additional health benefits associated with natural sunflower sources. Its ability to blend and stabilize ingredients makes it ideal for a variety of culinary applications, from creamy dressings and smooth chocolates to nutritious protein bars and beverages.

Vitamin E

Scoular’s d-alpha tocopherol oil is a natural source form of Vitamin E derived from edible vegetable oils. It is used to supplement products like soft-gels, tablets, nutritional bars and beverages with Vitamin E. Scoular offers Vitamin E in a few different forms: d-alpha tocopherol oil, acetate oil, acetate powder and succinate powder. The acetate form of Vitamin E provides better long-term stability where exposure to light or oxygen may be a concern, and the powder acetate form is used in tableting. The succinate form is widely used as a source of Vitamin E in dietary supplement applications such as tableting.

Pea Fiber

Pea fiber is a mostly insoluble fiber derived from Canadian yellow peas. It is a source of dietary fiber that can be added to a wide variety of applications for its functionality or to enhance a food product’s nutritional profile. Pea fiber is an excellent grain-free option for pet food diets.

Soluble Corn Fiber

Soluble corn fiber, also known as resistant dextrin, is a type of dietary fiber derived from corn starch. This non-GMO ingredient boasts over 90% fiber and less than 5% sugar, making it a game-changer for the overall nutritional profile of finished products. Soluble corn fiber can be used in various products with its excellent bulking properties, while rarely affecting the desired taste, all with a label-friendly name.

Bakery Kernels

Standard baking sunflower kernels are average size kernels ideal for use in milling for baked goods. Our bakery kernels are guaranteed non-GMO and sourced from our growers’ network.

Brown Flax

An oil-seed grown in western Canada for the oil crush industry, food industry and feed applications, brown flax is a health superfood known for its natural plant-based high levels of omega-3, soluble fiber and high oil content. Perfect for baking and ready-to-eat food applications. Brown flax is also an integral part of the healthy diet for dogs, cats and equine. We offer identity-preserved and non-GMO options.

Confection Sunflower Seeds

Our in-shell confection or non-oil striped sunflower seeds are available in round or long varieties with multiple sizes available. We guarantee that our seeds are non-GMO and sourced from our growers’ network.

Golden Flax

Similar to the brown variety, golden flax is a health superfood known for its natural plant-based high levels of omega-3, soluble fiber and high oil content. Golden flax is preferred in many baking applications due to its “golden” appearance and easy mixing in baking mixes. We offer identity-preserved and non-GMO options. Golden flax can also offer benefits in pet food applications.

Milled Brown Flax

We offer milled brown flax for your convenience. It comes with the same nutritional benefits as regular flax but in a form that can easily be incorporated into your recipes, bars and applications. We offer identity-preserved and non-GMO options.

Milled Golden Flax

We offer milled golden flax for your convenience. It comes with all the same nutritional benefits of regular flax but in a form that can easily be incorporated into your recipes, bars and applications. We offer identity-preserved and non-GMO options.

Brown Rice Protein

Scoular’s 80% Rice Protein is a protein powder made from non-GMO brown rice utilizing a highly consistent enzyme extraction method. Plant-based and allergen-friendly, it is a great alternative for those looking for protein supplement from a versatile and healthy source. Often combined with other plant-based proteins to create a complete protein profile, it is commonly used in RTM powders, nutrition bars, snacks, and more.

Chickpea Protein

Our 80% chickpea protein is a plant-based, high protein ingredient supporting clean-label, Non-GMO and gluten-free innovations through functionality and nutrition. Suitable for a wide variety of applications with its neutral taste.

Pea Protein

Scoular’s pea protein is a clean label plant protein powder made from yellow peas. Suitable for many different food applications, including bars, snacks, meat and meat alternatives, extruded crisps, pasta and more. Pea protein is also a highly functional and nutritious protein for pet food formulations, avaialble as a concentrate or isolate.

Soy Protein Isolate

Scoular is the exclusive distributor of non-GMO Soy Protein Isolate in North America, offering customized ingredients to meet specific functional metrics, including water holding and emulsification, nutritional markers for protein fortification, and sensory targets such as improved texture and mouthfeel.

Supported by manufacturer and supplier in-house research and development and applications teams, we can help you find the right solution fast and first.

Allulose

Allulose is a rare sugar naturally found in fruits or crops and is known as the leading next-generation sweetener due to its sugar-like sweetness and almost zero calorie content. Offered in crystalline and syrup formats, this non-GMO ingredient, which is 70% as sweet as sugar, can offer a versatile solution for those looking to cut down on added sugars with the added benefits of low caloric content while maintaining a taste profile similar to sugar.

Brown Rice Syrup

Brown rice syrup is an amber colored syrup with a mild, sweet buttery flavor made from brown rice. It can be used in a variety of applications to add sweetness, enhance mouthfeel, promote browning, act as a binder, and inhibit ice crystal formation.

Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose Monohydrate is a white crystalline powder derived from non-GMO corn. This versatile product can be used for sweetening, texturizing, moisture retention, as a bulking agent or as a carrier/excipient in a wide variety of food and supplement applications.

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is produced by enzymatic treatment of purified non-GMO corn or tapioca starch. Due to its clean, neutral taste and slight sweetness, it functions well as a carrier or bulking agent in a variety of food, confectionary and supplement applications.

Pea Starch

Scoular’s pea starch is a native, clean label starch that is neutral in flavor, relatively high amylose content, low gelatinization temperature and is stable under high temper acid and shear. Its functionality makes it suitable for a variety of food applications including soups and sauces, batters and coatings, extruded cereals and snacks, bakery, bars, soft candies, and meats. Pea starch is also an excellent grain-free option for pet food diets.

Potato Starch

Scoular offers native and functional potato starches which are clean label ingredients with impressive functionality. Native potato starch’s primary function is as a water binder, but can also be used as a texturizer, gelling agent, and filler, and in its native state is unmodified and label friendly. Potato starch is also an excellent grain-free option for pet food diets.