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Home Economics: 04.3 - Alternative Protein Foods > Mycoprotein > Flashcards

Mycoprotein Flashcards

1
Q

What is mycoprotein?

A

It is a high-protein food produced from microorganisms

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What is mycoprotein made from?

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The fungal biomass of a soil fungus called Fusarium venenatum

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3
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What type of protein is found in mycoprotein?

A

HBV protein

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4
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What is the main nutritive difference between meat and mycoprotein in relation to protein?

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Mycoprotein is low in methionine

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5
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Comment on the fat content of mycoprotein.

A

It is low in saturated fat

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6
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Comment on the carbohydrates found in mycoprotein.

A

It is a good source of dietary fibre

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7
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Comment on the vitamins found in mycoprotein.

A

B-group vitamins

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8
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Comment on the minerals found in mycoprotein.

A

Non-haem iron

Zinc

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9
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Comment on the water present in mycoprotein.

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There is little water present

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10
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What is the mnemonic used to remember the stages in the manufacture of mycoprotein?

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Fungi = Fermented
Are = Addition of Ingredients
Happiest = Harvested
Head = Heated
Down = Drained
Burrowing = bound
Into = input additives
Thin = Textured
Soft = Shaped
Soil = Steamed
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Describe the first stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Fermentation

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Fusarium Venenatum is fed into a fermenter and is fermented under ideal conditions to grow the fungus’ cells

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12
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Describe the second stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Addition of Ingredients

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Sterile glucose syrup, ammonia and oxygen are added continuously for a period of six weeks to create ideal conditions for fungus cells to grow
The minerals potassium, magnesium and phosphate are added
A constant temperature 0f 30 degrees Celsius remains constant

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13
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Describe the third stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Harvesting

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During the 6 week period the fungal biomass is continuously harvested from the fermenter

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14
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Describe the fourth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Heating

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The harvested fungus is heated to 65 degrees Celsius to purify it

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15
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Describe the fifth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Draining

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The purified fungus is drained of any liquid by spinning in a centrifuge

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16
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Describe the sixth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein.

Binding

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The fungal biomass is mixed with egg albumin which binds it together

17
Q

Describe the eight stage of manufacture of mycoprotein

Texturing

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The mycoprotein is textured to resemble meat

18
Q

Describe the ninth stage of manufacture of mycoprotein

Shaping

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The mycoprotein is sliced, diced or shredded, depending on what is required

19
Q

Describe the tenth stage of manufacture of mycoprotein.

Steaming

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The mycoprotein is steamed to bind the egg and to set the shape

20
Q

Describe the seventh stage of mycoprotein.

Input of Additives

A

Additives are added such as flavourings and colourings

21
Q

What are the advantages of mycoprotein?

5 points

A 
Source of HBV protein
Source of dietary fibre 
Low in saturated fat 
No cholesterol
Versatile
22
Q

What are the disadvantages of mycoprotein?

A 
Inferior texture (softer) 
Disintegrate easily 
Not suitable for vegans (egg albumin)
23
Q

What is the first stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Fermentation

24
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What is the second stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Addition of Ingredients

25
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What is the third stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Harvesting

26
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What is the fourth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Heating

27
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What is the fifth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Draining

28
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What is the sixth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Binding

29
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What is the seventh stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Input of additives

30
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What is the eight stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Texturing

31
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What is the ninth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Shaping

32
Q

What is the tenth stage of the manufacture of mycoprotein called?

A

Steaming

33
Q

What is a centrifuge?

A

A machine that rotates at a high speed

34
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What is the name of the soil fungus used to manufacture mycoprotein?

A

Fusarium venenatum

Home Economics: 04.3 - Alternative Protein Foods (4 decks)

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