WUR researchers examine tomato leaves, insects and fungi as “protein transition” options
date:May 31, 2022
Marieke Bruins, senior scientist, protein technology, WUR.

The disadvantage of tomato leaves is they also contain toxins. WUR scientists have developed a patented process for extracting protein from leaves and are testing to see if the process prevents toxins from entering the final product. Cosun, a beet producer, is currently using the method to extract protein from sugar beet leaves.

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