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Furthering pea and fava bean processing on the prairies

Technology
The Jefferies family, owners of Prairie Fava
TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY

Make

PROJECT TIMELINE
May 2020 to March 2023
PROJECT STATUS
Fund I: Complete
TOTAL INVESTMENT
$35,404,730

Consortia Contribution
$24,810,322

Cluster Contribution
$10,594,405

PARTNERS

Roquette

Prairie Fava

Goal

To address nutritional challenges and processing challenges for pea and fava and explore the utility of blended pea-fava protein products.

Project Summary

This project will address nutritional challenges and processing challenges for pea and fava. Research will explore means to overcome the amino acid deficiencies of pulse proteins, address anti-nutritional components through processing research, and address functionality constraints. The clinical health benefits of pulse proteins will also be examined. The research also encompasses breeding of improved fava bean varieties. This proposal presents a unique eco-system partnership between to continue to develop the pea protein segment in Western Canada and to exploit the numerous application opportunities for fava beans.

Results and Impact

  • Created new jobs for farmers, manufacturing industrial and consumer product businesses.
  • Expanded lasting relationships with farmers, suppliers, customers and consumers.
  • Created pea protein business opportunities throughout the whole value chain in Canada.
  • Collaboration with and sponsorship of academia and research organizations on innovation projects and clinic research resulting in learning and knowledge transfer.
  • Improved water use and clean water conservation at Roquette.

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