Novel Foods & Sustainable Proteins
Essays on novel protein sources (insect protein, mycoprotein — Quorn, single-cell protein, cultivated meat, algae-based protein) require applying the EU/UK Novel Food Regulation (EU 2015/2283; retained in UK law), evaluating nutritional equivalence to conventional proteins (amino acid profile, digestibility — PDCAAS, DIAAS scores), processing challenges, and consumer acceptance barriers (neophobia, disgust responses). The environmental footprint comparison (land use, water, GHG emissions — life cycle assessment) is a critical analytical component.