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HPS and Burcon to Showcase World's First High Purity Hempseed Protein Isolate at Natural Products Expo East
Stop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #1632 to learn more about this functional, high prot...
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[{"type":"text","content":"HPS and Burcon to Showcase World's First High Purity Hempseed Protein Isolate at Natural Products Expo EastStop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #1632 to learn more about this functional, high protein powderVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 14, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (\"Burcon\" or the \"Company\"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, and HPS Food and Ingredients Inc. (\"HPS\") are excited to announce their participation at the upcoming Natural Products Expo East, where they will showcase their best-in-class 95% hempseed protein isolate. The event, scheduled for September 21-23, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, will provide an opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders to develop exciting consumer food applications for this unique plant-based protein.\"We are thrilled to participate in the Natural Products Expo East, building upon the momentum generated from our successful launch at IFT FIRST,\" said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. \"Our goal is to generate additional customer interest, and further develop the market for our unique hempseed protein. Our collaboration with HPS has resulted in fruitful synergies, and together, we are committed to delivering high-quality hempseed ingredients to customers.\"Burcon's hempseed protein isolate is produced through a proprietary extraction and purification process using North American grown hempseeds. Through a series of aqueous processing steps, Burcon can produce a high-quality protein ingredient that contains 95% pure protein, has a neutral flavor profile, exhibits an off-white color, and disperses well when mixed in solution.Application concept sheets will be readily available at HPS's booth #1632, providing a comprehensive overview of the hempseed protein isolate and its potential applications, making it easier for prospective customers to visualize the opportunities to create great-tasting and nutritious consumer products. The 95% hempseed isolate formulates well in various applications including beverages, snacks, bars, baked goods, plant-based dairy and meat alternatives. Visit the HPS team at Expo East Booth #1632 for more information on our best-in-class hempseed protein isolate. For inquiries regarding product samples and information, prospective ...