EAGAN, MN – April 14, 2004 – Pure Encapsulations, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical grade hypo-allergenic nutritional supplements, has agreed to include Biopolymer Engineering’s BetaRight^TM Beta Glucan in its product line exclusively for healthcare professionals.

There is substantial research demonstrating the effectiveness of BetaRight Beta Glucan to support a healthy immune system. BetaRight is a patented beta 1,3/1,6 glucan, which is a homoglucose polysaccharide purified from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker’s yeast).

“Pure Encapsulations was founded by practicing physicians who were seeking the highest quality hypo-allergenic supplements for their patients,” said Rene Augstburger, general manager of Pure Encapsulations. “We are proud to set the standard for providing the highest quality nutritional products available and pleased to offer BetaRight Beta Glucan to our customers.”

Pure Encapsulations, Inc. is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical grade hypo-allergenic nutritional supplements distributed through healthcare professionals. The company was founded to fill a void in the supplement industry for a company dedicated to providing formulas unsurpassed in purity, quality and effectiveness.

Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is a biotechnology company that is pioneering carbohydrate solutions to improve human health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has more than 40 US patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its yeast beta glucan products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing beta glucan applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

The company’s commercial products are distributed in the U.S. through E.T. Horn. In Europe and Japan, Biopolymer Engineering has an exclusive partnership with DKSH, a leading International Marketing and Services Group (www.dksh.com), to introduce WGP Beta Glucan. The services of DKSH include marketing, sales, project management, distribution, research and development and registration options.

For more information, contact:

David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606
dwalsh@biopolymer.com