Parabel and CK Ingredients Sign Distribution Agreement for LENTEIN® Plant Protein in Canada

Parabel USA Inc, producer of plant protein ingredients, today announced that it has finalized a Distribution Agreement with CK Ingredients, a supplier of innovative raw materials, for the commercialization of the award winning LENTEIN® plant protein for the nutraceutical sector in the Canadian market.

VERO BEACH, Fla., /PRNewswire/ -- Parabel USA Inc, producer of plant protein ingredients, today announced that it has finalized a Distribution Agreement with CK Ingredients, a supplier of innovative raw materials, for the commercialization of the award winning LENTEIN® plant protein for the nutraceutical sector in the Canadian market.

The water lentil is the world’s smallest flowering plant and Parabel is the first company to extract the protein from the plant in their commercial facility in Florida, USA. LENTEIN, which is the name of the plant protein ingredient, is a green powder with 40-45% protein and 35–45% dietary fiber. With its mild and pleasant sweet taste it is easily incorporated into beverages, snacks and other foods. (PRNewsfoto/Parabel USA Inc.)

Parabel will be partnering with CK ingredients, a leading ingredient distributor, to represent their products in Canada. CK has been providing value-added functional and nutritional ingredients to the Canadian human nutrition market since 1994, working with leading food, beverage and nutraceutical clients across Canada.

Habbo de Vaere, VP of Global Sales at Parabel, says: “CK are the perfect match for us. They are established in Canada where LENTEIN® just received full regulatory approval and they serve the industries Parabel is operating in.

Parabel’s LENTEIN® protein is derived from a water lentil, Lemnoideae, which is known as ‘the world’s most complete food source’ and is a minimally processed ingredient that goes from farm to table in only 20 minutes. The protein ingredient has the highest levels of Essential Amino Acids of all plant protein, is non-GMO, free of major allergens and fully sustainable. Parabel announced a few months ago the construction of its second commercial facility in Vero Beach, Florida, where Parabel’s existing commercial plant already is located. The new facility will be up and running by June and produce up to 3500 tons of protein per year. The food industry is always looking for new plant protein ingredients and LENTEIN® has proven highly successful in many different applications such as beverages, snacks and bars.

CK will distribute the full range of Parabel’s LENTEIN® plant protein ingredients into the nutraceutical sector and will be adding expertise in areas like application development, regulatory, logistics and traceability.

CK Ingredients’ President, Michael Chernyak, says: “Parabel’s innovative LENTEIN® plant protein perfectly complements our existing raw material portfolio. In today’s marketplace, novel plant protein sources are experiencing strong demand and our clients are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves on-shelf and online. The timing of this partnership with Parabel could not be better.”

Parabel USA Inc., based in Vero Beach, Florida, grows and processes water lentils into LENTEIN® plant protein. The company provides plant-based, Non-GMO ingredients, through its hydroponic system, as well as promoting environmental benefits, community investment and global food security. For more information about Parabel email media@parabel.com or please visit www.parabel.com

Contact: Cecilia Wittbjer
Parabel USA Inc
Phone +1 321 405 9250

LENTEIN® is a protein extracted from water lentils farmed in Florida, USA. LENTEIN® has the highest levels of EAA and BCAA of all plant protein and has a digestibility score of 0.93
LENTEIN® Complete also contains a range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, Omega 3 fatty acids, B-Carotene and is also soy-, lactose- and gluten free
Parabel’s first commercial product is LENTEIN® Complete - a popular protein ingredient for protein powders and snacks In the pipeline are a concentrate and an isolate

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parabel-and-ck-ingredients-sign-distribution-agreement-for-lentein-plant-protein-in-canada-300781164.html

SOURCE Parabel USA Inc.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC