One of the key challenges in finding alternative protein sources to meat and dairy is trying to provide consumers with the health aspects, especially high-quality protein, that they expect from animal products. Mycoprotein, as FoodNavigator found out at the Mycoprotein Summit in Kew Gardens on Tuesday, is billing itself a key player in providing consumers with the health benefits they need.
A new study in the Journal of Nutrition found that fungi-derived mycoprotein is just as effective at supporting muscle building during resistance training as animal protein.