Say Hello to “Peazazz”

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Friday, 20 January 2012 21:39

Vancouver, British Columbia, January 2012— Burcon NutraScience Corporation recently announced that it has developed a novel pea protein isolate.  Burcon has branded this new protein as Peazazz™. Peazazz™ is 100% soluble and transparent in low pH solutions with clean flavor characteristics, and it’s heat-stable. Peazazz could be used in a variety of healthy and flavorful consumer product applications. It could be of interest to companies looking for a functional alternative plant protein ingredient with good taste.  www.burcon.ca Pea protein is a relatively new, vegetable-based, functional protein ingredient valued for its emulsifying properties.  Pea proteins currently available in the market are sold for use in a variety of food products including: snacks and cereals; diet products (high protein foods); gluten-free and vegetarian and vegan foods. "Burcon is a leader in nutrition, health and wellness in the field of functional, renewable plant proteins and today's announcement further demonstrates Burcon's capability." said Johann F. Tergesen, Burcon's president and COO, adding, "Our team of scientists and engineers has once again proven their ability to push the envelope in developing unique plant protein ingredients with our first protein from a source other than oilseeds.  Our new Peazazz™ protein offers yet another platform for Burcon to monetize our technology." Burcon also announced that it is engaged in discussions with a potential partner to commercialize Peazazz™ and the associated protein extraction technology.  In that regard, Burcon has entered into a confidentiality and material transfer agreement to facilitate these discussions. Since 1999, Burcon has developed a portfolio of composition, application, and process patents originating from our core protein extraction and purification technology. We are developing Puratein®, Supertein™ and Nutratein™ canola protein isolates with unique functional and nutritional attributes; CLARISOY™, a revolutionary soy protein isolate with exceptional nutritional and flavor profiles which is 100% soluble and transparent in low pH solutions. For more, visit www.burcon.ca Next >