Plant Protein & Functional Ingredients
Plant Proteins are derived from plant-protein based sources like legumes, hemp, soy, flaxseeds, chia seeds and brown rice.
Functional foods are foods that can affect one’s health positively beyond basic nutrition. Functional food products include fortified foods or foods that have certain components removed like lactose or gluten. An example of a fortified food product is orange juice with added calcium.
A functional ingredient is a bioactive compound that is used to make functional food products. These bioactive compounds can be obtained from primary produce, marine sources, microorganisms and inorganic raw materials.
It is estimated that the plant-based meat alternative market could be $140 billion by 2029
It is estimated that the plant-based meat alternative market could be $140 billion by 2029
Plant proteins promote muscle growth because it contains all the essential amino acids required for muscle protein synthesis and muscle recovery. It also boosts metabolism because it contains phytonutrients which support fat burning and lean muscle building. Plant protein also supports weight loss because it is low in fats and carbs. It also contains dietary fiber that aid in weight loss by providing satiation. Plant proteins also boost immunity as it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which promote healthy functioning of the immune system