In this video series, we explore some innovative plant-based protein projects supported by Innovate UK, filmed at the Plant Based World Expo 2024 in London.
With funding from Innovate UK's Better Food For All competition, Valogen Biosciences is developing an easily digestible, sustainable plant-based food ingredient that can be incorporated into normal food via fortification or as a standalone food supplement. The ability to digest various food groups decreases with age, which is further compounded by the need to consume a greater amount of certain nutrient classes than a younger person to maintain health and strength. Valogen Biosciences is a circular economy company which innovates by extracting high-value biorenewables from abundant agrifood waste streams to create active ingredients of therapeutic and nutritional value. This plant-based product will be made available to seniors to contribute towards a healthy diet that supports mobility and strength and prolongs independent living, thereby reducing the burden on the NHS and the wider care system.
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