Sunflower is the world’s third-largest oilseed crop — behind soy and canola/rapeseed — and is a natural oilseed source of non-GMO, non-allergenic, clean label protein. Sunflower seed is an excellent source of nutrition, composing of approximately 21% protein, 51% oil with a rich source of dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. Once the oil is extracted from the seeds, the remaining meal by-product is traditionally fed to livestock as animal feed.
By upcycling the sunflower meal by-product, Burcon’s proprietary process allows for the production of highly pure, food-grade protein ingredients from sunflower seeds. The end product is a highly sustainable, great-tasting protein ingredient for use in various food and beverage applications around the world.
Clean Taste
Neutral flavor and aroma
Ease of formulation
Functionality
High dispersibility & stability
Emulsification
Nutrition
Excellent amino acid profile
High quality plant protein nutrition
Rich in sulfur-containing amino acids
Neutral Taste & Off-White Color
Dispersible
90% Protein Purity
Gluten- & Allergen-Free Non-GMO
Solatein™ sunflower protein boasts a neutral flavor, off-white color and exceptional functionality, providing ease of formulation in a variety of food applications, in particular, those with delicate flavors. With over 90% protein purity, Solatein™ is a non-GMO, hypoallergenic protein that surpasses the performance of protein ingredients on the market today. It is rich in sulfur-containing amino acids, which enhances nutritional profiles and complements existing formulations.
APPLICATION:
- Ready-to-Drink Beverages
- Ready-to-Mix Beverages
- Dairy Alternatives
- Baked Goods
- Snacks and Bars
- Meat Analogues
- Sports Nutrition
SUPPORTED CLAIMS:
- High Protein
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Plant-based