Project description
Improving duckweed protein yield for sustainable food security
The rapidly growing global population has led to an increasingly high demand for food, particularly nutritional foods. Despite progress in novel solutions for traditional plant proteins, alternative emerging sources like duckweed (an aquatic plant with high-quality protein content) has the potential to revolutionise the food industry. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the GreenEgg project aims to use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to enhance duckweed protein yield further. The project will perform a thorough analysis of duckweed proteins and utilise novel protein extraction techniques. The results will benefit food production and food security while encouraging healthier and more sustainable crops.
Objective
This project addresses the urgent need for sustainable and nutritious food sources to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population by harnessing the potential of duckweed species, aquatic plants known for their high-quality protein content. While traditional plant proteins have made progress, emerging sources like duckweed offer the potential to revolutionize food systems. Despite its nutritional benefits, duckweed remains underutilized in food product development. This research aims to close this gap by employing novel protein extraction techniques, specifically pulsed electric field (PEF) and ultrasound technology, both recognized for enhancing protein yield. Through a comprehensive analysis of the techno-functional and structural properties of duckweed proteins, the study seeks to fully unlock its potential. By developing green egg analogues from duckweed protein as a value-added ingredient, this project contributes toward sustainable, high-quality food systems, addressing future food security and improving nutrition for generations to come. Furthermore, the successful development of these egg analogues has the potential to influence future food product innovation, providing healthier and environmentally conscious alternatives that align with global sustainability efforts.
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- engineering and technology other engineering and technologies food technology
- natural sciences biological sciences biochemistry biomolecules proteins
- medical and health sciences health sciences nutrition
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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6708 PB Wageningen
Netherlands
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