Quorn

Question 1

How is Quorn made?

Answer 1

Fusarium Venenatum is grown in a large fermenter which has been sterilised and filled with water and glucose
Liquid is heated and pasteurised
pH is regulated and nutrients are added
Myco protein solids are formed (waste carbohydrate by some fungi to proteins)
Protein solids are harvested every 5-6 hours by being pumped from fermenter to centrifuge where it is separated from the liquid and chilled having been heated to 65C to break down nucleic acid
A creamy looking dough results which is mixed with egg albumin and flavourings
Dough is steam cooked for 30 mins
Chilled
Chopped
Minced
Frozen - ice crystals push fibres together