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[18] [19] For most individuals, mycoprotein is safe to eat. [1] The fact is that 72.4% of allergic reactions and 67.6% of the gastrointestinal reactions that have been reported after ingestion of a Quorn product occurred on an individual's first consumption of Quorn's products, which is an indication of cross-allergenicity with other antigens. [20]
Quorn is a brand of meat substitute products. Quorn originated in the UK and is sold primarily in Europe, but is available in 11 countries. The brand is owned by parent company Monde Nissin. [1] Quorn is sold as both a cooking ingredient and as a meat substitute used in a range of prepackaged meals.
The focus generally focuses on Quorn but instead, I've shifted the focus to Fusarium venenatum as it is the main organism used to synthesize mycoproteins. A section has also been devoted to health risks as this is a topic of discussion for many people wary of mycoprotein as a nutrient.
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Fusarium venenatum intended for use in Quorn products is grown under aerobic conditions in culture vessels by what is known as the 'Quorn Process'. The vessels are composed of two vertical cylinders around 50 metres (160 ft) high, connected to one another at their top and bottom so as to form a continuous loop with a volume of about 150 cubic metres (5,300 cu ft).
Quorn is a range of vegetarian and vegan meat-substitutes made from Fusarium venenatum mycoprotein, sold in Europe and North America. Another type of single cell protein-based meat analogue (which does not use fungi however but rather bacteria [18]) is Calysta. Other producers are Unibio (Denmark) Circe Biotechnologie (Austria) and String Bio ...