0 a substance in fungi (= organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things) that is used to make a food eaten instead of meat, or the food itself : --
Mycoprotein is reported to have a high protein content, and to contain all essential amino acids.
Fungi are also being used to produce mycoproteins.
The cells of mycoprotein grow rapidly by continuous aerobic fermentation in a sterile environment.
The fungal strain used to make mycoprotein has lost its ability to cause diseases in plants.
Mycoprotein is distantly related to mushrooms.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
mycoprotein