Protein Shifting and Enrichment with Dry Grinding and Classifying
Dry fractionation for cost effective processing of premium quality products with a high protein content Worldwide, the food supply chain is being faced with change. On the one hand, the increasing growth of the worldwide population creates an increasing need for foodstuffs, including a supply of proteins. This increasing need cannot be covered by animal proteins/products alone, due to the land requirements of livestock. On the other hand, the growing demand by consumers for sustainable production methods must be taken into account. The criticism of the sustainability of animal products in particular is expanding: The land usage and water consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions of these products, in comparison to those of cultivated crops, are many times higher. Alternative sources of protein are being sought, and they play an important role for meeting future population needs. In addition to plant products, mushrooms, algae or insects, can be placed in this category.
Currently, soy is the most common of the crops used as a meat substitute based on plant material.