Future Nutrition: Alternative Milk, Vegan Burgers and Insect Bread – Protein Revolution Out the Lab?

Future nutrition: Alternative milk, vegan burgers and insect bread – protein revolution out the lab?

In light of increasing environmental problems, extreme weather, and pollution, scientists are searching for alternative food and cultivation methods. In addition to vertical farming and vegan burger patties, research is also being conducted into more exotic solutions.The vegan meat alternatives developed at Fraunhofer IVV combine different protein sources such as peas and mushrooms. Image: Fraunhofer IVVThe global supply of high-quality food is …

The proteins we eat daily with our food are essential to our health. They are involved in the growth of our body, in the production of blood cells, enzymes and hormones. They are also involved in the maintenance and repair of body tissues. To assimilate enough of them every day, and of quality, nothing like a balanced diet. "Today, most of the proteins we consume come from animal sources. However, alternatives exist," recalls the Walloon communi…