Fusarium

Mycoprotein

Mycoprotein is the ingredient common to all Quorn™ products. It is a healthy, meat-free source of protein and is also a good source of dietary fiber. Mycoprotein is low in fat and saturates and contains no cholesterol and no trans fats at all. Mycoprotein is made by adding oxygen, nitrogen, glucose and minerals to a fungus called Fusarium venenatum.

Fusarium Venenatum

Fusarium venenatum, the principal ingredient of Mycoprotien is an ascomycota, one of the largest groups within the fungi family, which also includes truffles and morels. It is one of a genus of filamentous fungi, meaning it is comprised of a web of finely spun strands (hyphae).

Texture

Products made with Mycoprotein have a meat-like texture because the harvested strands (hyphae) have a similar structure to animal muscle cells (ie they are filamentous with a high length/diameter ratio).

For additional information on Mycoprotein research and health benefits see: mycoprotein.org