We’re turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation

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Solid-state fermentation is a widely used in Asia to create plant-based protein from surplus legumes, beans and cereals. In a novel twist, we are fermenting bread crusts alongside grass protein, traditionally used for livestock feed. Grass protein is rich in nutrients, making it an ideal complement to bread waste in this innovative fermentation process. This discovery offers a sustainable way to transform bread waste into a valuable food source, addressing both food waste and food security challenges.

Period22 Jan 2025

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  • TitleWe’re turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Date22 Jan 2025
    DescriptionSolid-state fermentation is a widely used in Asia to create plant-based protein from surplus legumes, beans and cereals. In a novel twist, we are fermenting bread crusts alongside grass protein, traditionally used for livestock feed. Grass protein is rich in nutrients, making it an ideal complement to bread waste in this innovative fermentation process. This discovery offers a sustainable way to transform bread waste into a valuable food source, addressing both food waste and food security challenges.
    URLhttps://doi.org/10.64628/AB.vecw5dqs4
    PersonsDavid Bryant, Juan Felipe Sandoval Rueda

Keywords

  • Bread
  • fermentation
  • protein
  • crusts
  • food