Innovations in Novel Protein Resources and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Proteins
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 109
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Interests: carbohydrate polymers; colloidal properties; structured design; multicomponent interaction
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Dear Colleagues,
In light of global population growth and the increasing pressures on resources and the environment, the development of alternative protein sources has become critically important. The sustainability of traditional protein sources is being challenged, making it difficult to meet the growing demand for food and dietary diversification. Adopting a “Greater food” approach encourages the expansion of food sources and promotes systemic transformation, providing a framework for the study of alternative proteins. Exploring novel proteins, such as plant-based and microbial proteins, as well as those from insets, can alleviate resource pressures while fostering innovation in the food industry, ultimately addressing health and environmental sustainability needs. This approach also enhances the safety and resilience of the food supply system, mitigating future food security risks. Therefore, this Special Issue primarily focuses on several specific research areas: the exploration and development of new protein resources and the comprehensive utilization of traditional proteins; the cell culture and biosynthesis of new proteins; the optimization of animal protein resources; the deep processing and modification of plant proteins; the sustainability and environmental impact of protein resources; and research on the nutritional and health aspects of protein resources.
Dr. Hongshan Liang
Prof. Dr. Bin Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alternative protein sources
- comprehensive utilization of traditional proteins
- sustainability
- plant-based proteins
- microbial proteins
- deep processing and modification of protein
- systemic transformation
- resource pressures
- nutritional health of protein
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