Not exact matches
The bottled version now features soy
protein —
as opposed to brown rice
protein — and derives its fat energy from farm - free
algae sources for maximum environmental sustainability.
A vital step in developing
algae as a leading plant
protein source is overcoming government hurdles.
Insects and
algae are currently smaller markets but growing rapidly
as Asian and African markets seek more sustainable
sources of
protein.
Whole
protein sources (such
as algae, insects and Hinoman's new vegetable solution) could pick up the slack of slowing and unsustainable meat and seafood growth.
Algae is evolving
as the next new alternative
protein source consumers are anxious to bite into
as an ingredient in crackers, snack bars, cereals and breads, according to a July 12th presentation at IFT15: Where Science Feeds Innovation hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in Chicago.
Algae is a new vegan
source of
protein with a comparable carbon footprint to existing vegan
proteins, such
as rice and soy, according to Beata Klamczynska who leads food application development at Solazyme.
You may not necessarily replace other
protein sources altogether, but you should want to integrate these
algae into your diet
as an essential supplement.
Fact is, toxicological studies of the effects of
algae (primarily spirulina) consumption on humans and animals, including feeding
as much
as 800mg / kg, and replacing up to 60 % of
protein intake with
algae sources, have shown no toxic effects, and in contrast,
algae intake has actually been found to prevent damage caused by toxins that affect the heart, liver, kidneys, neurons, eyes, ovaries, DNA, and testicles.
Although spirulina's slightly reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine and lysine make it (or chlorella) not quite
as complete a
protein source as meat, eggs or milk,
algae is still highly superior to any other plant
protein, like legumes or grains.
Lamb, Chicken Meal, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Pea
Protein, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Apples, Pumpkin, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried
Algae, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (
Source Of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Taurine, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used
As A Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.