PAN Sweden

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PAN Sweden Works to Accelerate Protein Transition by Studying Health & Sensory Properties of Plant Protein

PAN Sweden Research Centre, an initiative coordinated by Örebro University, is studying the health impacts and sensory properties of plant-based proteins with the aim of aiding the transition to a more sustainable food system. Currently, the centre is investigating the impact of the processing, structure, and digestion of plant proteins and fibre on gut, metabolic, and mental health. It is also working to improve the sensory properties of plant-based products and develop methods of influencing consumer behaviour. This could include policies and regulations to accelerate the protein transition. PAN Sweden hopes to help meet Agenda 2030, an agreement that was adopted by all United Nations members in 2015 and outlines 17 world Sustainable Development Goals. These include improving health, ending hunger, and taking action on …

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Protein

PAN Sweden & Lantmännen Receive €3.54M to Make Sweden a Leader in Sustainable Plant-Based Proteins

Research centre PAN Sweden has received SEK 40 million (€3.54 million) in funding from the Swedish government research council Formas, allowing it to continue its work on plant-based proteins. PAN Sweden is coordinated by Örebro University and studies how plant-based protein sources can be processed into tasty and nutritious products. The centre aims to make Sweden a world leader in sustainably produced plant-based protein foods. Agricultural cooperative Lantmännen is one of the key actors involved in PAN Sweden, and contributes its extensive knowledge of plant-based proteins. The new grant from Formas will allow the centre to continue its research for another four years. “It is important to have a high level of commitment among companies and the public sector in order to be able to …

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