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Plant-Based Protein Powder Production from Pulses and Legumes

For start-ups and established producers in food, feed, and pet food creating high-value ingredients from pulses and legumes such as peas, beans, lentils, and soy.

Scalable Spray Drying Solutions for Plant-Based Protein Producers

The global demand for plant-based protein ingredients continues to grow across food, feed, and pet food markets.

But producing high-quality ingredient powders like plant protein powders from pulses and legumes at industrial scale requires reliable processing technology.

SANOVO TECHNOLOGY PROCESS helps producers transform liquid plant protein feed into stable, highly soluble powder ingredients using advanced horizontal spray drying technology.

Our horizontal spray dryers are designed for companies developing or scaling plant protein powder production.

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Challenges in Plant Protein Powder Production

Turning pulses such as peas, beans, lentils, and other legumes into functional protein powders presents several production challenges.

Producers must ensure:

  • Stable and nutrient-rich protein powders
  • High solubility and functional performance
  • Consistent product quality for food applications
  • Flexible production for multiple recipes
  • Efficient operation with limited workforce

At the same time, producers must make CAPEX decisions that support both current production and future scale.

Building the right processing setup is essential to turn raw plant materials into profitable ingredient powders.

A Market That Rewards Those Ready to Scale

The market for plant-based protein powders continues to expand.

  • Market growth from USD 5.3B to 6.0B between 2025 and 2033
  • Around 6.5% compound annual growth
  • Driven by health trends, vegan diets and sustainability goals

Key plant protein sources include:

  • Pea protein
  • Soy protein
  • Rice protein
  • Bean protein

Among these, pea protein powder is widely used because of its complete amino acid profile and strong functionality in food applications.

Producers who succeed in this market are those who build scalable and efficient plant protein processing systems.

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Spray Drying Technology for Plant Protein Powders

Spray drying plays a key role in plant protein processing, transforming liquid protein extracts into stable powder ingredients.

SANOVO’s horizontal spray drying system connects upstream processing with downstream ingredient production.

It converts liquid plant protein feed into consistent, shelf-stable protein powders suitable for a wide range of applications.

Key advantages of horizontal spray dryers, including horizontal box spray dryers:

  • Efficient conversion of liquid plant protein extracts into powder
  • Seamless integration with existing processing lines
  • Compact dryer footprint that fits existing production facilities
  • Flexible batch production for product development and scaling 
  • Proven technology with reliable and repeatable performance

This enables producers to create high-quality plant protein powders ready for commercial use.

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Ingredient powders produced through spray drying for food and protein applications.

From Liquid Plant Protein to Market-Ready Powder

SANOVO spray drying solutions support producers across the entire plant protein production process.

Our systems help manufacturers:

  • Produce highly soluble plant protein powders
  • Achieve stable quality and longer shelf life
  • Serve food, feed and pet food ingredient markets
  • Scale production as demand grows
  • Reduce operational risk during production ramp-up

With optimized spray drying technology, producers can move efficiently from liquid pulse processing to functional powder ingredients.

Why Partner with SANOVO for Plant Protein Processing

SANOVO supports companies developing and scaling plant protein ingredient production.

We work with:

  • Plant protein start-ups
  • Ingredient manufacturers
  • Pulse and legume processors
  • Food ingredient producers

Our team supports the full journey:

  • Pilot testing and process validation
  • Process engineering and plant design
  • Equipment delivery and installation
  • Commissioning and production ramp-up
  • Service and performance optimization

 

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Who is the solution for?

Our horizontal spray drying solutions, including horizontal box spray dryers, are designed for companies looking to transform pulses and legumes into high-value plant-based ingredients.

Plant Protein Start-ups
Companies developing new plant-based ingredient businesses and looking for scalable production from the start.

Ingredient Manufacturers
Producers expanding into functional plant protein powders for food, feed, or pet food applications.

Pulse and Legume Processors
Companies seeking to add value to raw agricultural materials by converting them into functional powder ingredients.

Food Ingredient Producers
Manufacturers building product lines around nutrient-rich, highly soluble plant-based proteins.

Start Your Plant Protein Powder Production

The demand for plant-based protein ingredients continues to grow globally.

With the right technology and process design, producers can transform pulses and legumes into high-value functional protein powders for ingredient powder markets.

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