the online sales of plant-based milk are also impressive. Since the beginning of this year, the category of plant-based milk beverages has grown by 800% year-on-year on Tmall alone.
In the present review, our focus will be directed towards plant-based biostimulants. Plant-based biostimulants primarily encompass minerals, humic compounds, vitamins, chitin/chitosan, amino acids, peptides, as well as poly- and oligosaccharides [63]. Simultaneously, it is postulated that plant-bas...
Amino acids are known as the building blocks of proteins. However, the non-proteinogenic amino acids play other important biochemical and physiological functions. In plants they are involved in protection against oxidative stress, signalling, nitrogen storage, regulation of metal uptake, growth, floweri...
Then, we compare the nutritional composition (macro- and micronutrients) of plant-based alternatives to their conventional animal counterparts. Moreover, we outline the potential impact of these nutritional differences on overall diet quality and provide a summary of the differences in the digestibility...
(they don’t contain all of the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein), meaning it’s essential to eat avarietyof them every day. Soya, quinoa and hemp are the only plant-based complete sources of protein i.e. they contain all of the essential amino acids ...
From 20 grams of complete protein packed with all 9 essential amino acids, to a vegan source of Omega-3 fatty acids, also known to be anti-inflammatory on the body, theOWYN plant based protein shakehas it all: 20g protein providing all 9 essential amino acids which enhances muscle recovery...
The recent interest in plant-based foods has brought upon the need to develop novel structures using plant-based proteins. However, there is still room for improvement in the development of plant-based meat and cheese alternatives. The rheological properties of self-assembled zein networks were exam...
Chia seeds, which are rich in amino acids, are an excellent alternative for people who may have problems eating normal grains. Another allergen-free plant-based protein that many people aren't familiar with is spirulina. Spirulina is a blue or green algae that, in just one tablespoon, contai...
sourced from legumes are categorized as incomplete proteins, since they tend to be low in the essential amino acids such as methionine and cysteine. Complete proteins from legume-based foods can be complemented by other crops such as cereals8, making them attractive ingredients for composite bread....
However, the protein content of plants and their seeds has a wide range, and plant-based proteins are lacking in one or more essential amino acids when compared to human nutritional requirements. This chapter discusses the inclusion of plant proteins in food products such as bread, pasta, and ...