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Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it is now an industrial member of Nano Ontario; a not-for-profit organization that embodies the interests of the academic, industry, government and financial communities and organizes outreach activities that exemplify the ways in which nanotechnology can benefit society.

 “We are pleased to join Nano Ontario.” says Phil Whiting, President & CEO. “Mirexus is committed to scientific excellence and becoming a member of Nano Ontario will help enable Mirexus to improve its research impact and grow new applications of nanotechnology to all our benefit.”

Nanotechnology is an emerging field in which new materials and devices are being developed at the scale of individual molecules. The term “nano” comes from “nanometer”, which is one-billionth of a meter, or one ten thousandth of the diameter of a human hair. This scale is so small that it is difficult to imagine, and it was not until recently that these structures could be measured. This capability has led to an explosion of new applications.

“Nano Ontario Inc. is welcoming Mirexus Biotechnologies a superb Ontario and Canadian example where fundamental discoveries were developed into successful and commercialized applications of green nanomaterials. Nano Ontario Inc. will use all possible resources to further help the growth of Mirexus Biotechnologies in Canada and abroad.” says François Lagugné-Labarthet, Chair of the Board of Directors of Nano Ontario

About Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc.

Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. is a safe and natural biomaterials company based in Guelph, Ontario that is manufacturing a novel nanotechnology based on polysaccharide nanoparticles that can be used in a wide variety of markets ranging from cosmetics to nutraceuticals to biomedical applications in animal and human health. Originally developed in the University of Guelph in the laboratories of Professor John Dutcher; this technology is now being marketed globally.

http://mirexusbiotech.com/

About Nano Ontario

Nano Ontario is part of the national organization Nano Canada, which has other provincial chapters. Nano Ontario’s members work together to raise the profile, increase the research, build the investment and drive economic returns from nanotechnology in the province and across Canada.

https://nanoontario.ca/

Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc., is pleased to announce that an expert panel has determined the use of phytoglycogen in various foods and beverages to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe).  The expert review panel was made up of 3 independent scientists, qualified by their relevant national and international experience and scientific training to evaluate the safety of food ingredients.

Mirexus’ phytoglycogen, trademarked under the names “Susttain™” PhytoSpherix™, Adveen™ and NanoDendrix™, is a white, odorless powder that consists primarily of phytoglycogen, (phytoglycogen is the plant form of glycogen).

 “Getting recognized as GRAS goes beyond our strict compliance to industry standards and reaffirms our company’s values of transparency and safety,” says Phil Whiting, President & CEO.  “Adding GRAS to our recent validations in Canada and Europe means we now have very wide acceptance that our phytoglycogen is safe for human consumption.”

Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. is a biomaterials company based in Guelph, Canada that is commercializing a Safe and Natural phytoglycogen extracted from sweet corn that can be used in applications from skin-care to nutrition to animal and human health. Originally developed in the University of Guelph in the laboratories of Professor John Dutcher; this technology is now being marketed globally.