What is a mysterious food "Myco Protein" that may save food crisis with taste similar to chicken?

byjules

It is said that due to the worldwide population increase, it is said that it is time to review past dietary ways. As a means of new mealsOutput with 3D printerIn addition to the way to do, complete nutrition food "Sorrento"And others have also appeared," Myco protein "which had been developed since the 1980s is one of them.

What Is Mycoprotein?
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Myco protein's "myco" is the meaning of fungi and mushrooms, but mycoprotein is not mushroom but filamentous fungus called "Fusarium v ​​enenatum". Maiko Protein was developed as a protein source supporting the increasing population from the concern that in the 1980s in the UK "Global food crisis in the future may occur". As a result of repeated trial and error by researchers, we succeeded in developing mycoproteins rich in protein and dietary fiber with biomass as much as bread dough by nutrition with glucose and other nutrients. Its texture is very similar to chicken, but it is said that there is a scent like a mushroom slightly.

Maikoprotein currently treated as a product is famous for Quorn.

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Basically, Quorn's products use eggs and milk proteins to improve texture, but products for those who can not consume vegan or gluten are also made. An example of cooking using mycoprotein is like this.

Awesome fall / winter recipe inspo from @ theresa.ay! ... Pumpkin chili sin carne with Quorn meatless grounds, I loveee their products! They are high in quality plant-based protein that's low in fat and with all essential amino acids it's Also low in cholesterol, high in fiber and has no artificial colors or flavors

Quorn USA (@ quornusa) shared contribution -2017 November 11 2:25 PM PST

When it is sliced ​​it looks like a hum.

You handle the in-laws, we'll handle the food. Quorn's meatless and soy-free Turk'y Roast is the perfect protein that the whole family will love.

Quorn USA (@ quornusa) shared contribution -2017 November 7 2:17 PM PST

A non-profit organization in 2011Public Interest Science Center(CSPI)"Suspected of its safety as consumers who ate mycoprotein reported responses such as vomiting and diarrhea." CSPIAmerican Food and Drug Administration(FDA)I asked mycoprotein to label "there is a potential danger", but finally FDA dismissed the offer of CSPI.

Mycoprotein is a food that should be avoided if you are allergic to mushrooms and fungi, or people who break a stomach when you take a large amount of dietary fiber, but have a history that was sold for decades in Europe, foods containing soy sauce It is said that the report of the problem is a lower percentage than the problem reported on.

Regarding the amount of protein contained, 10 to 12 g of protein contained in 3 ounce (about 85 g) of mycoprotein meat. This is about half the amount of protein contained in the same amount of poultry but it means that it contains protein at a higher rate than egg or tofu. Vegetable proteins such as soybean contain less protein than animal protein, but mycoprotein has more protein per calorie than soy food.

On the other hand, protein quality is important as well as the amount of protein. this isAmino acid scoreIt is estimated that mycoprotein contains all 9 essential amino acids. About half of beef, about twice as much as tofu, contains essential amino acids equivalent to eggs.

byBrina Blum

The characteristic of mycoprotein is that it is abundant in plant fiber and contains 5 grams of plant fiber per 85 grams. It seems that mycoprotein is attracting attention from cholesterol-related researchers as vegetable fiber is thought to help lower cholesterol.

Of course, proteins should be taken from various foods, but as population increasesDemand for meat has increasedIn the future when animal proteins became valuable, it is impossible to deny the possibility that the day mycoprotein will be active as an important protein.