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Title Green Biomass-Based Protein for Sustainable Feed and Food Supply: An Overview of Current and Future Prospective
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Authors Domokos-Szabolcsy, É; Yavuz, SR; Picoli, E; Fári, MG; Kovács, Z; Tóth, C; Kaszás, L; Alshaal, T; Elhawat, N
Title Green Biomass-Based Protein for Sustainable Feed and Food Supply: An Overview of Current and Future Prospective
Year 2023
Published Life-Basel, 13.0, 2
DOI 10.3390/life13020307
Abstract It is necessary to develop and deploy novel protein production to allow the establishment of a sustainable supply for both humans and animals, given the ongoing expansion of protein demand to meet the future needs of the increased world population and high living standards. In addition to plant seeds, green biomass from dedicated crops or green agricultural waste is also available as an alternative source to fulfill the protein and nutrient needs of humans and animals. The development of extraction and precipitation methods (such as microwave coagulation) for chloroplast and cytoplasmic proteins, which constitute the bulk of leaf protein, will allow the production of leaf protein concentrates (LPC) and protein isolates (LPI). Obtained LPC serves as a sustainable alternative source of animal-based protein besides being an important source of many vital phytochemicals, including vitamins and substances with nutritional and pharmacological effects. Along with it, the production of LPC, directly or indirectly, supports sustainability and circular economy concepts. However, the quantity and quality of LPC largely depend on several factors, including plant species, extraction and precipitation techniques, harvest time, and growing season. This paper provides an overview of the history of green biomass-derived protein from the early green fodder mill concept by Karoly Ereky to the state-of-art of green-based protein utilization. It highlights potential approaches for enhancing LPC production, including dedicated plant species, associated extraction methods, selection of optimal technologies, and best combination approaches for improving leaf protein isolation.
Author Keywords biomass crops; RuBisCo; green-based protein; phytochemicals; vitamins; agrowastes
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000940614200001
WoS Category Biology; Microbiology
Research Area Life Sciences & Biomedicine - Other Topics; Microbiology
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/2/307/pdf?version=1675923608
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