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.
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 …