Burcon NutraScience Corporation, maker of plant-based protein innovation, has announced the commercial production and official launch of FavaPro, its 90%+ high-purity fava protein isolate. This milestone marks the latest addition to Burcon’s growing portfolio of its next-generation plant-based protein ingredients for food, beverage, foodservice, nutrition, and nutraceutical product applications.

As consumer demand for healthy and sustainable protein alternatives continues to grow, Burcon has developed a proprietary process to extract and purify protein from fava beans—an environmentally friendly, nutrient-rich legume known for its high protein and fiber content. Like yellow peas, fava beans are nitrogen-fixing crops that improve soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers, making them an environmentally friendly ingredient source for product developers and manufacturers.

“The commercial launch of FavaPro marks an important milestone in Burcon’s growth strategy and demonstrates our ability to efficiently scale and diversify production at the Galesburg facility,” says Kip Underwood, Burcon’s CEO.  “FavaPro was one of the most sought-after plant proteins at the recent IFT FIRST tradeshow. By adding this premium ingredient to our portfolio, we are meeting accelerating demand, enhancing Burcon’s position as an innovation leader in the rapidly growing plant protein market.”

FavaPro is a high-purity plant protein isolate with over 90% protein content. Naturally non-GMO and hypoallergenic, FavaPro reportedly features a neutral flavor profile and an off-white color, enabling integration into a wide array of food and beverage applications—including snacks and baked goods.

For product samples or sales inquiries, contact Benoit Keppenne at bkeppenne@burcon.ca.

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