Highly Functional Pea and Canola Protein Ingredients for the Next Generation of Plant-Based Products!
Merit Functional Foods is committed to exceeding expectations for plant-based protein, providing the market with the highest quality protein ingredients (up to 90%), that offer unmatched purity, exceptional taste, and excellent solubility. Merit has built a state-of-the-art production facility in Winnipeg, MB, where it produces a portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified pea and canola protein ingredients which are grown and produced in Canada.
We offer a line-up of highly functional pea and canola proteins strategically developed to help formulators unlock better plant-based products:
Peazac®: A creamier, better-tasting pea protein evaluated by a trained panel and validated by consumer research. Ideal for use in lifestyle nutrition products such as ready-to-mix beverages and protein bars.
Peazazz®: A new and novel 90% pea protein with a uniquely high PDCAAS compared to other pea proteins on the market. Peazazz® delivers enhanced functionality and performance for lifestyle nutrition products, baked goods, and dairy alternatives such as cheese, cream cheese, and yogurt.
Puratein® HS: Canola protein with a purity level of over 90% protein has exceptional foaming and whipping capacity making it ideal for use in plant-based ice cream, while its unique combination of high oil binding capacity and low water binding capacity can significantly reduce the rate of firming over time in protein bars.
Puratein® G: Canola protein with a purity level of over 90% protein and functional properties like gelling, binding, and emulsification make it a perfect complement for meat alternative formulations.
Puratein® C: Canola protein with a purity level of over 90% protein and high whipping, foaming & gelling capabilities make it ideal for vegan, egg free, and gluten-free bakery applications.
MeritPro™: Unique pea and canola protein solutions delivering complementary nutritional and functional properties, and the opportunity to achieve a PDCAAS of 1.0 in various applications.
CONCEPT DEMO VIDEOS:
Brands: Pea Protein: Peazac® and Peazazz® / Canola Protein: Puratein C®, Puratein G®, Puratein HS®, MeritPro™
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Certifications & Quality Control Data:
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Certified Gluten-free, Certified Halal, Certified Kosher, Certified Non-GMO, Certified Organic, Offer Clean Label Solutions, Provide Formulation/R&D SupportExporting Status:
YesGeographic Area of Interest:
All Geographic AreasYear Company was Founded:
2019