Burcon’s canola protein is well-suited for use in baked goods, offering food manufacturers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to eggs
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, announced 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 57 per cent year-over-year, while powdered whole egg prices rose by 15 per cent. As a result, food manufacturers are actively seeking egg substitutes to mitigate supply shortages and price volatility.
Burcon’s canola protein isolate, with over 90 per cent protein purity and exceptional functionality, is a suitable egg replacement in bakery applications. In a side-by-side study, Burcon’s canola protein has demonstrated the ability to replace up to 100 per cent of powdered and shelled eggs, delivering cost-in-use savings of 20 – 30 per cent. This great-tasting canola protein not only provides superior functionality and price stability but also offers a vegan-friendly option for consumers.