Mycoprotein

Finnigan, Tim; Needham, Louise; Abbott, Caitlyn

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-802778-3.00019-6

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“…Single cell proteins are an important example of new healthy proteins with low environmental impact. Their sustainable production represents one of the possible solutions to the problem of protein supply for future generations (Finnigan et al 2017;Suman et al 2015). BSG can be used as a low-cost raw material to produce single cell proteins from non-mycotoxigenic filamentous fungi in a sustainable and economic way.…”

Section: Brewers' Spent Grain In Human and Animal Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of microorganisms on biotransformation of brewers’ spent grain

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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the most abundant by-product of brewing. Due to its microbiological instability and high perishability, fresh BSG is currently disposed of as low-cost cattle feed. However, BSG is an appealing source of nutrients to obtain products with high added value through microbial-based transformation. As such, BSG could become a potential source of income for the brewery itself. While recent studies have covered the relevance of BSG chemical composition in detail, this review aims to underline the importance of microorganisms from the stabilization/contamination of fresh BSG to its biotechnological exploitation. Indeed, the evaluation of BSG-associated microorganisms, which include yeast, fungi, and bacteria, can allow their safe use and the best methods for their exploitation. This bibliographical examination is particularly focused on the role of microorganisms in BSG exploitation to (1) produce enzymes and metabolites of industrial interest, (2) supplement human and animal diets, and (3) improve soil fertility. Emerging safety issues in the use of BSG as a food and feed additive is also considered, particularly considering the presence of mycotoxins. Key points • Microorganisms are used to enhance brewers’ spent grain nutritional value. • Knowledge of brewers’ spent grain microbiota allows the reduction of health risks.

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Section: Brewers' Spent Grain In Human and Animal Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of microorganisms on biotransformation of brewers’ spent grain

Bianco

Budroni

Zara

et al. 2020

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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“…Thereafter, many researches are revolving around mycoproteins. For instance, a study on the biological value of mycoproteins was found similar to the milk proteins and toxicology study says that these fungi derived proteins have no harmful effects on human beings and animals [33]. Additionally, it provides some health benefits to the consumers suffering from various chronic diseases.…”

Section: Mycoproteinsmentioning

confidence: 92%

Plant Proteins as Healthy, Sustainable and Integrative Meat Alternates

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Kumar²,

Sharma³

et al. 2021

Veganism - A Fashion Trend or Food as a Medicine

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Vegetarian protein diet based food industry have emerged as one of the fastest growing industries with largest than ever shelf space it has created in today’s market. The rapid growth of plant protein industry is attributed to increased health awareness, economic and environmental sustainability issues of animal proteins and their nutritious, economical, and healthy food image among masses. Technological interventions like extrusion texturization has enabled the food engineers to create the imitation meat which approximates the esthetic attributes (texture, flavor, and appearance, binding ability, chewiness, firmness or softness) and/or chemical nature of meat. These texturized plant proteins are healthier and economical meat substitutes with sufficient opportunity to manage modify or change their functional properties in accordance to specific consumer demands.

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“…There are conflicting results regarding the allergenicity of Quorn™. A comprehensive safety assessments including analytical, animal, human safety data and market information showed that no acute or chronic adverse effects in individuals consuming Quorn™ [ 93 ]. Similarly, it suggests that Quorn™ is well tolerated by human with low allergenic potentials [ 94 ].…”

Section: Cell Culture Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In terms of environmental perspective, mycoprotein is more favorable than animal-based protein since it requires lower land and water and produces lower greenhouse gas emission. Water footprint per unit of weight of mycoprotein is 777 L/kg, which is 20 times lower than that of meat (15,415 L/kg) [ 93 ]. The land occupation for mycoprotein is 0,00017 ha/kg, meanwhile meat requires 20–29 times higher land occupation (0.0035–0.0049 ha/kg) [ 93 ].…”

Section: Cell Culture Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Water footprint per unit of weight of mycoprotein is 777 L/kg, which is 20 times lower than that of meat (15,415 L/kg) [ 93 ]. The land occupation for mycoprotein is 0,00017 ha/kg, meanwhile meat requires 20–29 times higher land occupation (0.0035–0.0049 ha/kg) [ 93 ]. The carbon emission released during mycoprotein production is 1.3–2.3 kg CO 2 eq/kg compared to 17–40 kg CO 2 eq/kg for beef [ 96 , 97 ].…”

Section: Cell Culture Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of cell culture technology and genetic engineering for production of future foods and crop improvement to strengthen food security

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The growing population and the climate changes put a pressure on food production globally, therefore a fundamental transformation of food production is required. One approach to accelerate food production is application of modern biotechnology such as cell culture, marker assisted selection, and genetic engineering. Cell culture technology reduces the usage of arable land, while marker-assisted selection increases the genetic gain of crop breeding and genetic engineering enable to introduce a desired traits to crop. The cell culture technology has resulted in development of cultured meat, fungal biomass food (mycoprotein), and bioactive compounds from plant cell culture. Except cultured meat which recently begin to penetrate the market, the other products have been in the market for years. The marker-assisted selection and genetic engineering have contributed significantly to increase the resiliency against emerging pests and abiotic stresses. This review addresses diverse techniques of cell culture technology as well as advanced genetic engineering technology CRISPR Cas-9 and its application for crop improvement. The pros and cons of different techniques as well as the challenges and future perspective of application of modern biotechnology for strengthening food security are also discussed.

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Mycoprotein

Cited by 68 publications

References 24 publications

The role of microorganisms on biotransformation of brewers’ spent grain

The role of microorganisms on biotransformation of brewers’ spent grain

Plant Proteins as Healthy, Sustainable and Integrative Meat Alternates

Application of cell culture technology and genetic engineering for production of future foods and crop improvement to strengthen food security

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