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Plant-Based
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Are hemp seeds legal to import into the EU as food?
Hulled hemp seed is an established food, but tetrahydrocannabinol levels and the novel food position of extracts both need checking for the…
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What is sunflower lecithin used for?
As an emulsifier, wetting agent, viscosity modifier and release aid in chocolate, bakery, instant powders and dairy alternatives. Its commercial advantage over…
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What is PDCAAS?
The protein digestibility corrected amino acid score: a measure of protein quality combining the limiting amino acid against a reference pattern with…
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Soy vs Pea Protein: Functionality, Label and Supply Chain
Soy protein isolate outperforms pea protein on most functional measures and on amino acid profile. Pea protein is not a listed allergen…
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Plant-Based Protein Sourcing: Isolates, Concentrates and What the Protein Number Hides
Two protein ingredients quoting the same protein content can behave completely differently in an application and carry different labelling consequences. This guide…