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Straw Mushroom and Pumpkin Seed Meat Alternative Is High in Protein

Straw Mushroom and Pumpkin Seed Meat Alternative Is High in Protein

Straw mushroom

What they found

A meat alternative from straw mushroom and pumpkin seed flour contained 23.6% protein with a complete amino acid profile.

A meat alternative from straw mushroom and pumpkin seed flour contained 23.6% protein with a complete amino acid profile.

The number

23.6% protein

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Volvariella volvacea

Volvariella volvacea

Published in

e-journal.unair.ac.id

e-journal.unair.ac.id

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Protein Power

Protein Power

A plant-based meat alternative made from straw mushroom flour (Volvariella volvacea) and pumpkin seed flour packs 23.6% protein and a complete amino acid profile. This nutrient-dense combo delivered solid taste and texture scores, positioning it as a budget-friendly, health-forward option for vegetarians and alt-protein seekers.

A plant-based meat alternative made from straw mushroom flour (Volvariella volvacea) and pumpkin seed flour packs 23.6% protein and a complete amino acid profile. This nutrient-dense combo delivered solid taste and texture scores, positioning it as a budget-friendly, health-forward option for vegetarians and alt-protein seekers.

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