Burcon Marks Milestone with First Commercial Run of Canola Protein Isolate

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global leader in developing plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is excited to announce the successful completion of its inaugural end-to-end validation trial for producing high-purity, nutritionally complete canola protein isolate at the facility of its partner manufacturer.

Burcon has reached a major milestone in the commercialization of its canola protein technology. By implementing its capital-light strategy, the company has successfully launched and commercially produced its top-tier canola protein to address the increasing demand for this unique ingredient. Burcon anticipates optimizing its canola processing, increasing production, and fulfilling customer orders in the months ahead.

"Due to the high customer interest in our canola protein, we have decided to accelerate our launch and production timeline by six months," said Kip Underwood, CEO of Burcon. "This distinctive protein ingredient offers both functional and nutritional advantages that can enhance food formulations. We are excited to bring our canola protein to the market and look forward to collaborating with potential customers."

Burcon’s Puratein® C canola protein isolate offers an outstanding blend of taste, nutrition, and functionality for food and beverage applications. Sourced from non-GMO, Canadian-grown canola seeds, it features a nutritionally complete amino acid profile with all nine essential amino acids and a protein digestibility amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1. With more than 90% protein purity, a neutral flavor, high solubility across various pH levels, excellent foaming properties, and superior functionality, this protein isolate is a transformative ingredient.

Burcon is a leading global innovator in the development of plant-based proteins for the food and beverage industry. The company’s proteins are renowned for their exceptional functionality, taste, and nutrition, making them ideal for food formulators. With over twenty years of experience, Burcon has built an extensive patent portfolio for its innovative plant-based proteins sourced from pea, canola, soy, hemp, and sunflower seeds, among others. Dedicated to providing next-generation, top-quality protein solutions, Burcon positions itself as a key player in the rapidly growing plant-based market. Supporting the trend toward plant-based diets, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that are designed to be better for both people and the planet.  Burcon aims to enhance global health and wellness by discovering and developing sustainable, functional, and renewable plant-based products for the food and beverage industries. Burcon NutraScience Corporation was established in November 1998 as a venture capital pool corporation focused on identifying and evaluating assets, properties, and businesses for acquisition. On October 8, 1999, Burcon acquired BMW Canola Inc. from Winnipeg, Manitoba, which has since been renamed Burcon NutraScience (MB) Corp.