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Virginia Tech faculty researching and testing insect protein

Faculty at Virginia Tech’s Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center are working to develop alternative and sustainable food sources in the form of insect protein. Mainstream insect consumption is

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2022

Virginia Tech faculty researching and testing insect protein

Researchers find out how E. coli, other bacteria obtain iron

Researchers have discovered how bacteria such as E. coli get the essential nutrient iron during infection. Scientists from Monash University in Australia found pathogenic bacteria obtain iron by pirating it

By News Desk

/ 25 Oct 2019

Researchers find out how E. coli, other bacteria obtain iron

FDA grants new lentil protein ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ status

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a “GRAS No Objection Letter” for Parabel USA Inc.’s trademarked Lentein plant protein, according to the ingredient producer. Parabel CEO Anthony Tiarks

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 5 Sep 2018

FDA grants new lentil protein ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ status

Allergen Alert: Nuts in Protein Powder

Raw Elements Inc. is recalling Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Plant-Based Raw Protein because it contains tree nuts, an undeclared allergen. The raw protein was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. The recalled 1 kg raw protein has the UPC 7 18122 58829 9, lot number AC25111 and a

By Olivia Marler

/ 13 Mar 2012

The New Study of Protein and Weight Gain: Calories Count!

I was intrigued by the new study from the Pennington Research Center concluding that weight gain depends on calories, not how much protein you eat. The idea that the protein,

By Marion Nestle

/ 5 Jan 2012

JAMA: Calories, Not Protein, Count for Weight Loss

Eating too much is what makes us gain weight, and calories alone are more significant than protein when it comes to a weight-loss regime. That’s the finding of a

By News Desk

/ 4 Jan 2012

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protein

Virginia Tech faculty researching and testing insect protein

Researchers find out how E. coli, other bacteria obtain iron

FDA grants new lentil protein ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’ status

Allergen Alert: Nuts in Protein Powder

The New Study of Protein and Weight Gain: Calories Count!

JAMA: Calories, Not Protein, Count for Weight Loss

Your Support Protects Public Health