Mycoprotein
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mycoprotein is a noun meaning A food product derived from fungus, the basis of Quorn.
Meaning
A food product derived from fungus, the basis of Quorn.
More Meanings
- (biology, obsolete) A gelatinous albuminoid resembling protoplasm, of which the putrefactive bacteria are composed.
Example Sentences
A general concern on microbial protein from a filamentous fungus, generically named mycoprotein, is the possible contamination of mycotoxins produced by the fungus, as known from food spoilage by fungi (Filtenborg et al., 1996) and from production of enzymes and other food ingredients (Blumenthal, 2004; Mapari et al., 2005).
Word Forms
- mycoproteins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include champignon, soymeat, mushroom, porcini, porcino, mush.
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