Pea Protein Manufacturer for Your Brand

A full-service pea protein manufacturer like NutraSeller produces powders, capsules, tablets, and liquids. Powders are the most popular format for pea protein because they allow higher protein doses per serving, typically 20-25g. Capsules work well for concentrated pea protein extracts at lower doses. Tablets allow higher ingredient density per unit for pea protein blends with added vitamins or minerals. Liquids serve the ready-to-drink and shot categories. Every format is manufactured in an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility with a COA on every batch.

NutraSeller starts pea protein manufacturing at 2,500 units for powders, capsules, tablets, and liquids. Liquid shots have a higher minimum of 25,000 units. The minimum project investment is $10,000. These MOQs let new brands test the market without overcommitting to inventory while still meeting production minimums for efficient manufacturing runs.

Pea protein has natural earthy, beany off-notes and a gritty mouthfeel that drives poor customer reviews if left unaddressed. NutraSeller’s in-house flavor development team uses targeted flavor masking with ingredients like cocoa, vanilla, and natural sweeteners to neutralize these off-notes. Particle size optimization during blending reduces grittiness. The team also tests solubility and mouthfeel across multiple iterations before approving a formula for production. This process typically adds 4-6 weeks of R&D time but prevents the taste complaints that kill repeat purchases.

Yes. NutraSeller formulates custom pea protein blends with added ingredients like BCAAs, greens, creatine, collagen, or complementary proteins such as rice protein. Adding rice protein is a common strategy because it compensates for pea protein’s low methionine content, creating a complete amino acid profile. Custom formulations require R&D and stability testing, which adds 4-6 weeks to the standard lead time. An NDA is signed before any formulation discussion begins.

First-order lead times for pea protein powders, capsules, tablets, and liquids are 6-8 weeks. Reorders are faster at 4-6 weeks since raw materials are already sourced and approved. If the formula requires custom flavor development or a new formulation, add 4-6 weeks for R&D and stability testing before production begins. Stock pea protein formulas with no custom flavor work move through production on the standard timeline.

Every batch of pea protein supplements manufactured by NutraSeller goes through UPLC, HPLC, and FTIR testing to verify identity, potency, and purity. Microbiological testing checks for pathogens, yeast, and mold. Heavy metals screening covers lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. A Certificate of Analysis documenting all results ships with every batch. This testing protocol meets the documentation requirements for Amazon, Walmart, and major retail channels.

Yes. NutraSeller manufactures multiple pea protein formats under a single brand, which is a strong product line strategy. Many brands launch with a pea protein powder as the anchor SKU, then add capsules for customers who prefer convenience over mixing. Running both formats from the same manufacturer keeps the formulation consistent, simplifies COA documentation, and reduces lead times on reorders since raw materials are already sourced and approved.

The supplement inside is identical, but packaging and documentation requirements differ. Amazon FBA requires specific barcode placement, suffocation warnings on poly bags, and strict prep guidelines. Amazon also requires third-party testing documentation including COAs with identity and potency verification. NutraSeller provides all required COA documentation formatted for Amazon’s category approval process. Retail packaging may require different UPC placement, shipper cases, and retailer-specific labeling. Both channels are manufactured in the same FDA-registered facility to the same quality standards.