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YICHANG, China, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Angel Yeast Co., Ltd ("Angel Yeast"), a listed high-tech yeast company in

China, has launched AngeoPro F80, a vegan-friendly, allergen-free,

natural-origin yeast protein. An ideal solution to complement plant-based

protein sources to meet the growing demand for protein across the globe,

AngeoPro F80 is rich in nutrition and protein content with properties that can

neutralize off-flavors and boost the overall taste profile.

"As a unique microbial protein, yeast protein can not only provide similar

nutritional value to animal protein, but also address the concerns involving

plant-based protein such as genetic modification and shortage of land

resources. We believe yeast protein is one of the best alternative protein

sources in the market now," said Eric Ao, General Manager of Angel Yeast Europe

Division.

Protein is an important component of human tissues and organs, which plays a

crucial role in various systems to maintain the growth and metabolism of

tissues. Sufficient intake of high-quality protein is particularly essential

for the maintenance of physical health.

Data from the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute

(GFI) showed that 18 percent of households in the US opt for plant-based meat.

The research also revealed that the growth rate of plant-based meat consumption

is two times more than its animal protein counterpart, making up 2 percent of

sales of retail meat products in the country. However, people who choose

plant-based meat as a primary protein source tend to suffer from a low protein

digestion rate, which underscores the need to find a more sustainable solution

to substitute or complement plant-derived protein products.

A natural ingredient that has been consumed for thousands of years in food and

beverages such as bread, wine, and beer, yeast has emerged as an excellent

alternative. Yeast protein is derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Its

production process adds food-grade enzymes and processing aids to partially

remove the non-protein parts of yeast protein products, thus bringing protein

concentrate to over 75 percent. Yeast protein is also deemed an ideal protein

source for food formulations due to its balanced amino acids composition and

micronutrients as well as high digestibility, which makes it a high-quality

protein source with high bioavailability and places it in the same rank as

soybean – one of the most recognized plant-based sources of protein – in terms

of nutritional level.

Yeast protein is made through an eco-friendly fermentation process that

minimizes environmental impact, requires limited land use for cultivation and

is less affected by harvest and seasonality that plant-based protein production

is subjected to. Research shows that the carbon emission generated during the

production of yeast protein is 20 times less than that of beef, so it is a

sustainable protein in comparison to other more resource-intensive and

environmentally impactful options. In addition, yeast protein does not contain

any genetically modified organisms, suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and

flexitarians.

Besides inheriting all the benefits of yeast protein, AngeoPro F80's high

protein content is on a par with plant-based protein, and some of the essential

amino acids in AngeoPro F80 has nearly double the amount of WHO/FAC

recommendations, including lysine (9.43g/100g), isoleucine (5.94g/100g) and

leucine (9.78g/100g).

AngeoPro F80 can be widely used in various products including protein bars,

beverages, and baked sweets, as well as a wide range of plant-based food

including vegan fish, vegan burgers, vegan cheese analog, vegan chicken

cutlets, etc. Coupled with Angel's off-note masking technology and the full

range of yeast extract products, we also provide low-salt, taste-boosting

solutions to enhance the flavors and mouthfeel of plant-based foods to mimic

the tastes and flavors of chicken, beef, and cheese.

About Angel Yeast

Founded in 1986, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd specializes in the production of yeast

and yeast derivatives. Its product range includes baker's yeast and

ingredients, Chinese dim sum and seasoning, savory yeast extract, human health,

animal nutrition, plant nutrition, distilled spirits and biofuels, microbial

nutrition, and enzymes.

SOURCE  Angel Yeast

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