Track III: Processing Innovations

• Hygienic Tubular Membrane Filtration for Protein Recovery - Jos van Dal, Wafilin Systems

In today’s food processing industry, sustainability and efficiency are crucial. Hygienic Tubular Membrane Filtration offers a cutting-edge solution for protein recovery, ensuring enhanced efficiency and higher yields. This presentation will explore the technology's principles, applications across various industries, and its benefits for businesses focused on excellence in protein recovery. Developed through a partnership between Wafilin Systems and Berghof Membranes, this new process allows membrane use in previously unachievable applications. With proven success in plant-based and animal protein applications, and beverages, we invite the industry to learn about the opportunities and to test and demonstrate this innovative filtration process in their applications.

• Driving Research & Innovation with Lentils - Janelle Carlin, Pulse Canada

Canada is the leading producer of lentils globally, the majority of which is exported internationally to traditional consumption markets. There is growing interest to develop the market for lentil ingredients beyond conventional consumption patterns as sustainability and nutrition become critical drivers or food product formulation. This presentation will review findings of research that support the use of lentils as a low carbon footprint, high quality, and functional ingredient in foods. Specific topics will include the significance of raw seed quality and processing conditions on the performance of lentil in foods.