Burcon Enters License Agreement With ADM for CLARISOY(R) Protein Technology

Vancouver, British Columbia (ots/PRNewswire) - Burcon
NutraScience Corporation announced today that the company has
entered into a license agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company
("ADM") for the worldwide production, distribution and sale of
Burcon's CLARISOY(R) soy protein. CLARISOY is a unique soy protein
product that is 100 percent soluble, transparent and very low in
viscosity in low pH (acidic) beverages. Use of CLARISOY allows for
the production of transparent, protein fortified beverages such as
juices, soft drinks and sport drinks in the low pH range.

The license agreement gives ADM exclusive rights across all
geographic regions and all potential product applications to produce,
market and sell CLARISOY soy protein.

"We are excited to bring CLARISOY to market," said Bruce T.
Bennett, general manager of Protein Specialties for ADM. "CLARISOY's
potential in the global protein ingredient industry will be well
served through our license agreement with Burcon. The versatility of
CLARISOY complements our current product portfolio and increases
application opportunities for our customers."

"Burcon is thrilled to work with ADM in commercializing CLARISOY.
ADM's demonstrated excellence in the production and sale of food
ingredients makes the company the ideal partner to commercialize
CLARISOY soy protein," commented Johann F. Tergesen, president and
COO of Burcon.

ADM will make royalty payments to Burcon on the sales of CLARISOY
under the twenty-year license agreement. The maintenance of the
CLARISOY soy protein patent portfolio during the term of the license
agreement will be the responsibility of Burcon.

Today's announcement marks a watershed development for Burcon as
the commercialization of CLARISOY provides Burcon with its first
earnings stream.

About CLARISOY(R)

CLARISOY(R) soy protein is 100 percent soluble and completely
transparent in low pH ("acidic") solutions. CLARISOY is also heat
stable, allowing thermal processing such as hot fill without any
loss of clarity or notable change in viscosity. In addition to its
use in ready-to-drink beverages, CLARISOY may also be used to
fortify powdered beverages. CLARISOY may also be used in a variety
of food applications beyond beverages as a result of its superior
flavor profile.

About Burcon NutraScience

Burcon is a leader in nutrition, health and wellness in the field
of functional, renewable plant proteins. Since 1999, Burcon has
developed a portfolio of composition, application, and process
patents originating from our core protein extraction and purification
technology. We are developing Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM) canola
protein isolates with unique functional and nutritional attributes,
and CLARISOY(R), a revolutionary soy protein which is 100% soluble
and completely transparent in acidic solutions. Our team of highly
specialized scientists and engineers work from our own research
facility to develop and optimize environmentally sound technologies.
To-date, our patent portfolio consists of 151 issued patents in
various countries, including 25 issued U.S. patents, and in excess of
250 additional pending patent applications, 65 of which are U.S.
patent applications.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Johann F. Tergesen"

Johann F. Tergesen

President and Chief Operating Officer

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surrounding the development of a source of protein from canola meal,
you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward
looking statements contained in this press release will be realized.

For further information:
Jade Cheng, Chief Financial Officer
Burcon NutraScience Corporation
+1(604)733-0896 / +1(888)408-7960 toll-free
jcheng@burcon.ca

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Contact:
Jade Cheng, Chief Financial Officer, Burcon NutraScienceCorporation,
+1(604)733-0896 / +1(888)408-7960 toll-free, jcheng@burcon.ca