Mycoprotein

Fusarium venenatum

mushroom

A paste of fibers from a filamentous fungus grown in vats, the base of Quorn products: protein and fiber.

Origin

United Kingdom (vat-grown)

Season (United States)

imported · all year round

Preparation

It is bought ready and cooked like ground meat or strips, for a few minutes. Most Quorn products also contain egg white; a few people are allergic to it.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Mushroom beta-glucans · Protein

Did you know?

The strain comes from a fungus found in 1967 in a field near Marlow, in England.