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Market & Trends

Increase in Veganism Propels Demand For Duckweed, One of World’s Most Sustainable & Nutritious Plants

The aquatic plant duckweed, also known as lemna or the water lentil, is considered to be one of the most sustainable and nutrient-dense plants in the world. Duckweed protein is witnessing growth according to a new market report that states growing veganism is driving demand. The market value stands at $165.5M and is set to surpass $165M in the next decade. Plantible Foods Food producers currently using the highly sustainable protein notably include San Diego’s Plantible Foods, which we have been reporting about since it emerged in 2018. Speaking to vegconomist in December of 2018, Plantible’s Tony Martens and Maurits van de Ven talked about how they are developing “egg whites” from plants; “We are on a mission to create a truly sustainable global food …

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Products & Launches

Parabel USA Discovers Naturally Occurring Plant-Based Vitamin B12 Source in Its Water Lentil Crop

Parabel USA Inc recently announced the discovery of a natural plant-source of Vitamin B12 in its water lentil crop. Independent third-party laboratory testing has confirmed the protein contains bioactive adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, and hydroxocobalamin.

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Parabel Announces Water Lentil Hydrolysate, Protein Ingredient Solution for Plant-Based Foods 

Parabel USA Inc, a producer of plant protein ingredients made from water lentils, announces the launch of neutral-colored water lentil hydrolysate. It is scheduled for commercial production by the end of this year, and the protein ingredient is designed to be an allergen-free substitute for any plant protein used today such as soy or pea.

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Interviews

Parabel: On a Mission to “Supply Nutrient-Dense Ingredients That Can be Scaled Up to Feed the World”

With the global population growing by an estimated 83 million people annually, the challenge to feed the world’s swelling population is a heavily debated topic. However, according to Parabel USA, the smallest flowering plant on the planet, the water lentil, may hold the key to feeding the world. This rapidly growing protein source is one of the most sustainable plant proteins available with a turnover rate of just 24 to 32 hours, and it can be harvested daily and year-round.

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Parabel Reaches Successful Milestone Producing Water Lentil Milk

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Parabel USA Inc., a producer of plant protein ingredients, announces successful results for its new, patent pending plant milk called LENTEIN which is produced from water lentils. The new plant protein has been well received by the industry for inclusion into beverages, snacks and bars due to its hypoallergenic and nutrient-dense profile

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