The EU-funded BionovFOOD project is proposing novel approaches to converting grape marc and other biorefinery by-products into protein-rich ingredients for the creation of new food products. As the world’s population steadily increases, so does the need for new, sustainable food sources. Unfortunately, today’s food production systems are plagued by inefficiencies, resulting in rising by-product loss […]
Protein-rich legumes and quinoa in the plant-based food alternatives spotlight
EU-funded researchers say chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa are ideal crops for cultivation in Europe and could help the shift towards a more nutritional, environmentally friendly and sustainable food system. Not all crops are traded across the globe. Some are only important at a regional level and are typically eaten as part of local […]
The breakdown of clumped tau proteins to cure Alzheimer’s disease
Proteins are the building blocks of the cell machinery but faulty structure can cause havoc as in Alzheimer’s disease. EU research is delving into how ‘clumps’ of an abnormal version of the tau protein present in this neurodegenerative disorder and find ways to disassemble them. According to the World Health Organization, more than 47 million […]