Working with Aspergillus oryzae, a breed of fungi used in producing miso and soy sauce, Bethencourt and Shigeta brewed their first vats of mycoprotein in Shigeta's basement and processed them into kibble. (inc.com)
Bethencourt was a fan of Quorn, a 40 - year - old vegetarian brand founded in the U.K., which uses mycoprotein, or protein from fungus, as a meat substitute in products like nuggets and patties. (inc.com)
«Fungus: The good, the bad and their fortuitous differences: Researchers have exposed weak spots in a fungal pathogen that wrecks crops by comparing it with a genetically similar fungus that yields mycoprotein for human consumption.» (sciencedaily.com)