Food Technology
Sunflower flour shows promise as base for plant-based burgers, study finds
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Brazilian and German researchers report a meat alternative made from refined sunflower flour. In mini-burger tests, a formulation using texturized sunflower protein delivered stronger texture and notable mineral levels, according to the peer-reviewed study.
A San Francisco startup, Mission Barns, has developed meatballs and bacon using cultivated pork fat from a Yorkshire pig named Dawn, who remains alive at a sanctuary in upstate New York. The products blend the lab-grown fat with plant proteins to mimic traditional meat flavors while reducing environmental and ethical concerns. Tasters report the items taste nearly identical to conventional pork.
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