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Soya Protein Isolate 90%

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Quick Summary

  • Category: Proteins · Sourcing Origin: China · Form: Powder · Standard Pack Size: 25 kg
  • One of the most complete single-source plant proteins by amino acid profile; methionine is the typical first-limiting amino acid
  • Soy is a major food allergen — mandatory labeling applies in USA, EU, and most global markets
  • Used in plant-based proteins, meat analogues, dairy alternatives, and clinical nutrition

What Is Soya Protein Isolate 90%?

Soya Protein Isolate is produced from defatted soybean meal through aqueous extraction and precipitation, removing most carbohydrates and fats to yield approximately 90% protein by dry weight. Soy is notable among plant proteins for containing all nine essential amino acids in meaningful amounts — one of the few single plant sources that approaches a complete amino acid profile, though its DIAAS score sits modestly below dairy reference proteins.

Specification & Form

AttributeDetail
Protein content~90% (dry matter basis)
Amino acid profileAll EAAs present; methionine is typically first-limiting
FormPowder
Allergen statusSOY — major allergen in USA, EU, and most markets
Standard pack size25 kg
Sourcing originChina

How It's Sourced

YNP Ingredients sources Soya Protein Isolate 90% from certified manufacturers in China, supplied with FSSAI-compliant documentation.

Applications

  • Plant-based and vegan protein supplements
  • Meat analogues and plant-based protein foods
  • Dairy alternative beverages
  • High-protein bakery fortification
  • Sports nutrition (non-dairy plant protein segment)
  • Clinical and medical nutrition

Industries Served

Sports Nutrition · Functional Food · Meat Analogues · Dairy Alternatives · Nutraceuticals

Allergen Note — Non-Negotiable

Soy is a major food allergen under FDA (USA), EU food law, and equivalent regulations internationally. Mandatory allergen declarations are required on any finished product containing soya protein. Confirm labeling requirements for your specific target market before finalising formulation.

Buyer Checklist

  • Allergen labeling requirements confirmed for your target market
  • Protein % confirmed from COA (≥90%)
  • Sample evaluated for flavour (beany notes may require masking agents)
  • FSSAI-compliant documentation confirmed
  • 25 kg pack size and MOQ confirmed

Common Mistakes

Overlooking allergen labeling. This is the single most common and consequential mistake — soy allergen declarations are mandatory in most markets.

Assuming SPI behaves identically to WPI in beverage applications. Flavour and emulsification profiles differ meaningfully — always sample-test.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

Company Information

  • YNP Ingredients, Soya Protein Isolate 90% product page, ynpingredients.com (China, 25 kg, FSSAI documentation)

Industry Information

  • FDA. *Allergens — Soy.* fda.gov — major allergen mandatory labeling.
  • Mathai JK, Liu Y, Stein HH. *Values for DIAAS for some dairy and plant proteins.* Br J Nutr. 2017;117(4):490–499.
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