Rapeseed protein consumption has comparable beneficial effects on human metabolism as soy protein, say nutrition scientists in Germany. Soy protein dominates the plant-based space. Ninety-five percent of all plant-based proteins, with the exception of wheat, come from this legume – which originally hails from East Asia. Soy protein contains no cholesterol, a minimum amount of […]
US crop improvement company Benson Hill has unveiled plans to release the first commercially available Ultra-High Protein soy variety to meet market demand as more plant-based companies ramp up production. As the meat alternative space accelerates, the plant breeders will release soybeans that can effectively replace soy protein concentrate via typical soybean crushing. This enables […]
Cardiac health is top of mind for many consumers, but how best to emphasize it can be tricky for marketers. When it comes to dietary health, cardiac concerns are right at the heart of things. The heart is arguably the organ most directly affected by its owner’s long-term eating habits. When it comes to cardiac […]
Consuming soy foods and cruciferous vegetables – such as cabbages, kale, collard greens, bok choy, Brussels sprouts and broccoli – may be associated with a reduction in common side effects of breast cancer treatment in breast cancer survivors, according to a team of scientists led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Understanding the role of […]
