Mycoprotein

Hazard level: No known concerns

What is Mycoprotein?

Protein-rich, fibrous food ingredient made from the fermented fungus Fusarium venenatum, used in meat-free products (e.g. Quorn).

Is Mycoprotein safe?

Mycoprotein has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

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Also known as

Mycoprotein is also known as mycoprotein, микопротеин, fungal protein — these all refer to the same ingredient.

mycoprotein микопротеин fungal protein

Where Mycoprotein is typically found

Plant Based Foods And Beverages Meat Alternatives Breaded Products Meat Analogues Vegetarian Nuggets

Related additives

Citric Acid (E330) wheat sunflower oil Pectin (E440) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sugar (Sucrose) Gluten Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) Calcium Carbonate Natural Flavouring

Products containing Mycoprotein

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