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PARIS, June 1, 2021/PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Insect proteins offer the best of both worlds: extremely sustainable and great

quality protein.

Research by Maastricht University proves for the first time that insect protein

is as beneficial as the ‘gold standard’ milk protein; both have the same

performance on digestion, absorption and on the ability to stimulate muscle

production. This outcome, published May 21st in “The American Journal of

Clinical Nutrition”, confirms mealworm-derived protein as a premium ingredient.

Protifarm, leading Dutch AgriTech company, part of the world-leading group in

natural insect protein, Ynsect, provided its Buffalo mealworm for this unique

scientific research.

Milk protein (80% casein, 20% whey) is often seen as the gold standard. This

research shows that the mealworm also contains all nine essential amino acids

and is efficiently digested in the human body. In contrast, plant-based

proteins often show an incomplete amino acid profile with low levels of

essential amino acids.

“We used a unique isotope labeling approach to prove rapid digestion and

effective stimulation of muscle protein synthesis following the ingestion of

Buffalo mealworm. The observed response did not differ from the ingestion of a

similar amount of milk protein,” explained Prof. Dr. Luc van Loon, lead

researcher.

Mealworm protein is the only one available on the market able to combine

performance and health, but also naturalness and sustainability.

“Insects will truly be the next sustainable protein source that matches the

quality of dairy and the sustainability of many plant-based alternatives,”

commented Tom Mohrmann, CEO of Protifarm.

"This study demonstrates once again the exceptional qualities of the mealworm.

After having demonstrated the effects of the protein on cholesterol reduction,

we are now able to prove its effects on performance by comparing our insect

protein to milk protein,” added Antoine Hubert, CEO and Cofounder of Ynsect.

In light of the positive findings of Maastricht University’s study, Ynsect

Group’s goal is to continue paving the way in insect protein production and aid

the industry’s growth in meeting the crucial challenges of tomorrow.

About Ynsect & Protifarm

Ynsect is the world leader in natural insect protein and fertilizer production.

Founded in 2011 in Paris, Ynsect transforms insects into premium ingredients

for pets, fish, plants, and human beings. From its state of the art farms,

Ynsect uses pioneering proprietary technology protected globally by c.300

patents to produce Molitor and Buffalo mealworms in vertical farms.

www.ynsect.com  

Founded in 2015, Protifarm is the Dutch food branch of Ynsect. Protifarm

developed AdalbaPro, the world’s first functional food ingredient range derived

from insects. www.protifarm.com

[1]"Insects are a viable protein source for human consumption: from insect

protein digestion to postprandial muscle protein synthesis in vivo in humans: a

double-blind randomized trial"; Wesley J H Hermans, Joan M Senden, Tyler A

Churchward-Venne, Kevin J M Paulussen, Cas J Fuchs, Joey S J Smeets, Joop J A

van Loon, Lex B Verdijk, Luc J C van Loon. The American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition, nqab115, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqab115

Source: Ynsect