Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Dry Fractionation of Pulses to Produce High Quality Protein Concentrates and Starch-Rich Flour for Human Food Applications

Agreement Number:

ACT-RI-224

Agreement Value:

$206,248.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2027

Description:

This project aims to produce high quality protein concentrates and starch-rich flour from pulses (lentil, chickpea, yellow pea and faba bean) for the food industry using dry fractionation technology. By demonstrating that dry fractionation technology can produce high quality pulse ingredients, this project’s objective is to validate that dry fractionation is a commercially viable alternative to wet fractionation and contributes to displace ingredients being imported from overseas.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The two main objective is to prove Comte Industries Ltd. (Comte) grain bins are capable of drying grain with a focus on high moisture corn, and to finalize the grain bin design. At the end of this project Comte is aiming to have a market ready solution.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2R0C8

Reference Number:

235-2024-2025-Q4-00020

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

779342062

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Phytokana Ingredients Inc.

Program:

Agricultural Clean Technology

Program Purpose:

The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments in, and promotion of precision agriculture and agri-based.

NAICS Code:

3119