Burcon Launches Puratein Canola Protein for Egg Replacement Applications
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) has launched its Puratein® canola protein for the egg replacement market. This product offers food manufacturers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to eggs, particularly for use in baked goods. The launch comes amid surging egg prices due to supply challenges and avian influenza outbreaks.
Burcon's canola protein isolate, with over 90% protein purity, has demonstrated the ability to replace up to 100% of powdered and shelled eggs, delivering cost-in-use savings of 20-30%. The product not only provides superior functionality and price stability but also offers a vegan-friendly option for consumers. This development opens up new possibilities for creating superior, more sustainable plant-based alternatives in the food industry.
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ha lanciato la sua proteina di canola Puratein® per il mercato dei sostituti delle uova. Questo prodotto offre ai produttori alimentari un alternativa sostenibile e conveniente alle uova, in particolare per l'utilizzo in prodotti da forno. Il lancio arriva in un contesto di prezzi delle uova in aumento a causa di difficoltà di approvvigionamento e focolai di influenza aviaria.
Isolato di proteina di canola di Burcon, con oltre il 90% di purezza proteica, ha dimostrato la capacità di sostituire fino al 100% delle uova in polvere e sgusciate, offrendo risparmi sui costi del 20-30%. Il prodotto non solo offre funzionalità superiori e stabilità di prezzo, ma fornisce anche un opzione vegana per i consumatori. Questo sviluppo apre nuove possibilità per creare alternative vegetali superiori e più sostenibili nell'industria alimentare.
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ha lanzado su proteína de canola Puratein® para el mercado de sustitutos del huevo. Este producto ofrece a los fabricantes de alimentos una alternativa sostenible y rentable a los huevos, especialmente para su uso en productos de panadería. El lanzamiento se produce en medio de un aumento de precios de los huevos debido a desafíos en la oferta y brotes de influenza aviar.
El aislado de proteína de canola de Burcon, con más del 90% de pureza proteica, ha demostrado la capacidad de sustituir hasta el 100% de los huevos en polvo y enteros, proporcionando ahorros en costos del 20-30%. El producto no solo ofrece una funcionalidad superior y estabilidad en los precios, sino que también proporciona una opción vegana para los consumidores. Este desarrollo abre nuevas posibilidades para crear alternativas vegetales superiores y más sostenibles en la industria alimentaria.
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF)는 계란 대체 시장을 위해 Puratein® 카놀라 단백질을 출시했습니다. 이 제품은 식품 제조업체에 지속 가능하고 비용 효율적인 대안을 제공하며, 특히 베이킹 제품에 사용됩니다. 이 출시 시점은 공급 문제와 조류 인플루엔자 발생으로 인해 급등하는 계란 가격 속에서 이루어졌습니다.
Burcon의 카놀라 단백질 분리물은 90% 이상의 단백질 순도를 가지고 있으며, 분말 및 껍질이 벗겨진 계란의 100%를 대체하는 능력을 입증했으며, 20-30%의 비용 절감 효과를 제공합니다. 이 제품은 뛰어난 기능성과 가격 안정성을 제공할 뿐만 아니라 소비자를 위한 비건 친화적인 옵션도 제공합니다. 이 개발은 식품 산업에서 보다 우수하고 지속 가능한 식물 기반 대체품을 만드는 새로운 가능성을 열어줍니다.
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) a lancé sa protéine de canola Puratein® pour le marché des substituts d'œufs. Ce produit offre aux fabricants alimentaires une alternative durable et économique aux œufs, notamment pour l'utilisation dans les produits de boulangerie. Le lancement a lieu alors que les prix des œufs flambent en raison de problèmes d'approvisionnement et d'épidémies de grippe aviaire.
L'isolat de protéine de canola de Burcon, avec plus de 90% de pureté protéique, a démontré sa capacité à remplacer jusqu'à 100% des œufs en poudre et en coquille, offrant ainsi des économies sur les coûts de 20 à 30%. Le produit non seulement fournit une fonctionnalité supérieure et une stabilité des prix, mais offre également une option végétalienne pour les consommateurs. Ce développement ouvre de nouvelles possibilités pour créer de meilleures alternatives végétales durables dans l'industrie alimentaire.
Burcon NutraScience (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) hat sein Puratein® Rapsprotein für den Markt der Eiersatzprodukte eingeführt. Dieses Produkt bietet Lebensmittelherstellern eine nachhaltige und kostengünstige Alternative zu Eiern, insbesondere für die Verwendung in backwaren. Der Launch erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund steigender Eierpreise aufgrund von Angebotsproblemen und Ausbrüchen der Vogelgrippe.
Das Rapsprotein-Isolat von Burcon, mit über 90% Proteinreinheit, hat die Fähigkeit bewiesen, bis zu 100% der pulverisierten und geschälten Eier zu ersetzen und 20-30% Kosteneinsparungen zu erzielen. Das Produkt bietet nicht nur überlegene Funktionalität und Preisstabilität, sondern auch eine veganfreundliche Option für Verbraucher. Diese Entwicklung eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten zur Schaffung überlegener, nachhaltiger pflanzlicher Alternativen in der Lebensmittelindustrie.
- Launch of Puratein® canola protein for egg replacement market
- Canola protein can replace up to 100% of powdered and shelled eggs
- Cost-in-use savings of 20-30% compared to eggs
- Over 90% protein purity in canola protein isolate
- Vegan-friendly alternative to egg protein
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 7, 2024) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce the launch of its Puratein® canola protein into the rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar egg replacement market. Burcon's canola protein is well-suited for use in baked goods, offering food manufacturers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to eggs.
Egg prices have surged due to supply challenges, with demand outpacing production in the U.S. Over the past two years, avian influenza outbreaks have significantly disrupted egg supplies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and USDA data, the price of eggs in August 2024 increased by
Burcon's canola protein isolate, with over
"We're thrilled to receive such positive customer feedback on the use of our canola protein as an egg protein replacer," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. "The food industry has long sought a plant-based alternative to egg protein. Our canola protein not only serves as a replacement in traditional food applications but also enables the creation of superior, more sustainable plant-based alternatives, expanding new application possibilities."
About Puratein® Canola Protein Isolate
Burcon's canola protein isolate, a unique and unparalleled product, is derived from non-GMO, Canadian-grown canola seeds. It boasts a nutritionally complete amino acid profile, containing all nine essential amino acids and a protein digestibility amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1. With over
About Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Burcon is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages. Our proteins exhibit superior functionality, taste and nutrition, making them ideal ingredients for food formulators. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio covering its novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp and sunflower seeds, among other plant sources. Burcon is committed to delivering next-generation, best-in-class protein solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding plant-based market. Supporting the growing trend towards a plant-based diet, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that we believe are better for you and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.burcon.ca.
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