Monthly Archives: May 2022

Is Mycoprotein Research Bad Science?

Mycoprotein is a mould that is produced from the fungus Fusarium venenatum. It is high in protein and as a result is often touted as a replacement for animal protein. However, despite the high protein content mycoprotein has low levels … Continue reading

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The Methionine Content of Mycoprotein

Mycoprotein is often claimed to be an effective meat substitute due to its high protein content. The protein content of mycoprotein is high, and compares favourably to meat in terms of total protein. However, the amino acid profile of meat … Continue reading

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Mycoprotein versus Legumes for Protein

Mycoprotein is considered by many to be a meat replacement. Nutritionally this is disingenuous because although mycoprotein contains high amounts of protein, it is low in many of the nutrients in meat including haem iron, carnitine and creatine. The main … Continue reading

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Mycoprotein and Cardiovascular Disease

Mycoprotein is a mould that is often touted as a meat substitute. Mycoprotein is synthesised from the filamentous fungus Fusarium venenatum and is high in protein and certain other nutrients. Studies have investigated the cholesterol lowering properties of mycoprotein in … Continue reading

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Lagerstroemia speciosa: Antioxidants and Phenolic Content

Lagerstroemia speciosa is a flowering plant that belongs to the Lythraceae family of plants. The plant is distributed in the Tropical Himalaya and Assam, and Western and Eastern Ghats regions. Commonly the plant is known as the Queen’s flowers, Queen’s … Continue reading

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Is Mycoprotein Really A Meat Substitute?

Mycoprotein is a fungal organism (Fusarium venenatum) that is classified as a mould. Mycoprotein is marketed as a meat substitute, and one common brand name for it is Quorn. Mycoprotein is often marketed as a meat substitute as it is … Continue reading

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