Burcon Enters Into Material Transfer Agreements Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM) to be Tested by Food & Beverage Makers

Vancouver, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - Burcon NutraScience
Corporation (TSX-V: BU) announces today that it has entered into
material transfer agreements with some of the world's foremost food
and beverage companies. The material transfer agreements will enable
Burcon to provide samples of Burcon's proteins; Puratein(R) and
Supertein(TM) to food and beverage companies for testing while
protecting certain intellectual property interests of all of the
parties involved.

Material transfer agreements ("MTA's") are contracts that govern
the transfer of tangible research materials between two or more
organizations, when the recipient intends to use the materials for
its own research purposes. The MTA's that are the subject of this
announcement are three-way contracts among Burcon, Archer Daniels
Midland ("ADM") and certain major food and beverage companies. These
MTA's define the rights and obligations of Burcon and ADM, but just
as importantly they define the rights and obligations of the food and
beverage companies who are the recipient with respect to the proteins
and any derivatives thereof. The rights defined include intellectual
property issues, confidentiality terms and matters governing the
publication of findings.

"Burcon is excited about having samples of its proteins analyzed
by the scientists and other professionals at these major food and
beverage companies," stated Johann F. Tergesen, Burcon's President &
COO who added, "We view this as an important step in the
commercialization of Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM)."

Discussions among Burcon, ADM and additional food and beverage
companies are ongoing and it is anticipated that further three-way
MTA's will be entered into in the future.

About Burcon NutraScience

Burcon is a research and development company developing a
portfolio of composition, application, and process patents around its
plant protein extraction and purification technology. The goal of
Burcon's research is to develop its patented process to utilize
inexpensive oilseed meals for the production of purified plant
proteins that exhibit valuable nutritional, functional or
nutraceutical profiles. Burcon, in conjunction with Archer Daniels
Midland, is currently focusing its efforts on developing the world's
first commercial canola proteins, Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM).
Canola, recognized for its nutritional qualities, is the
second-largest oilseed crop in the world after soybeans. Burcon's
goal is to develop Puratein and Supertein to participate with soy,
dairy, and egg proteins in the expanding multi-billion-dollar protein
ingredient market, with potential uses in prepared foods, nutritional
supplements, and personal care products.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"Johann F. Tergesen"

Johann F. Tergesen

President & Chief Operating Officer

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contained herein. This press release contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and
timing for the introduction or enhancement of our products
,statements about future market conditions, supply and demand
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regarding the prospect for future success depend upon our ability to
develop and sell products, which we do not produce today and cannot
be sold without further research and development. When used in this
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and similar expressions, ,generally identify forward-looking
statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. In light of the
many risks and uncertainties 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.

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Contact:
For further information: Jade Cheng, Chief Financial Officer, Burcon
NutraScience Corporation, +1-(604)-733-0896, (888)-408-7960
toll-free, jcheng@burcon.ca, www.burcon.ca; AXINO AG: Sven Olsson,
Investor Relations Europe, Silberburgstrasse 112, D-70176 Stuttgart,
Germany, Tel. +49-711-25-35-92-30, Fax +49-711-25-35-92-33,
olsson@axino.de www.burcon.net