our technologies

Burcon`s novel canola protein extraction process does not use harsh chemicals but rather is based primarily on making use of physical separation and purification techniques. At the core of our unique canola protein isolate production process is a micelle formation step, which separates the two naturally occurring proteins in canola: napin and cruciferin. Moreover, the extraction process separates the protein from the fiber and from most of the naturally occurring anti-nutritional factors to yield two purified functional and nutritional canola protein isolates: the cruciferin-rich canola protein isolate Puratein® and the napin-rich canola protein isolate Supertein™.

The schematic diagram below illustrates the canola protein extraction process from canola meal to Puratein® and Supertein™ canola protein isolates:
 

canola protein extraction process

We have developed and filed for patent protection over a novel process which allows the recovery of our highly soluble CLARISOY® soy protein isolate. CLARISOY® has exceptional solubility in the acidic and neutral pH range and the resulting protein solutions have a clean flavour, transparency and stability. This unique soy protein isolate opens a range of applications where traditional soy proteins cannot be used such as soft drinks, transparent fruit beverages, sports drinks, and fortified water.