Novel Proteins

Synopsis

Looks at some new developments in the food industry starting with single cell proteins from mineral oil and leaf protein from lucerne. Compares the economics of producing these materials for animal feed with traditional feedstuffs such as soya and fishmeal. Considers the use of textured soya as a meat analogue from the point of view of commercial companies efforts to market the product and economic advantages of using soya to institutonal catering such as school meals. The problem with soya is that it is not grown in Britain, but if soya can be texturised then other things like single cell protein can also be texturised. Discusses the possibilities of using both single cell protein and leaf protein for human foods.

Series

Food Production Systems, Course T274

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

food production and distribution; protein foods; soya protein

Credits

Producer

Pam Taylor

Cast

Dick Morris

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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