Pea-based ice cream? Minnesota company tests the legume’s limits

Puris Foods, one of the country’s largest pea protein companies, launched a new product last month that tastes better and isn’t as gritty as other protein powders.
By Victor Stefanescu
The Minnesota Star Tribune

Pam Ismail, director of University of Minnesota’s Plant Protein Innovation Center, said while soy is still the “giant” among plant-based proteins, peas have become the fastest-growing as consumers look for an allergen-friendly option and farmers look to incorporate new crops.