Essays about: "Plant-Based Diets"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the words Plant-Based Diets.

1. 21. Recombinant Food Proteins Expressed in E. coli as Complement to Plant Proteins in the Protein Shift

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Anthon Izad Khast Wellerfeld; [2021]
   Keywords : recombinant food proteins; protein shift; protein functionality; plant-based; meat analogs; dairy; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Increased awareness regarding nutrition, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare has sparked a trend to shift away from animal proteins. The phenomenon is referred to as the protein shift and has resulted in a higher demand for alternative protein sources. READ MORE

3. 22. Can directed policy increase plant-based consumption in place of meat, to reduce GHG releases? : the case of minced products in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Leonie Gollisch; [2021]
   Keywords : consumption-based policy; GHG mitigation; dietary transition; plant-based substitutes; minced products; Sweden;

   Abstract : A dietary transition from meat to predominantly plant-based diets is a desirable target with regards to climate change mitigation efforts. Therefore, this study aims at analysing the question if taxes and subsidies across differentiated minced products could increase people’s plant-based consumption in place of meat, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. READ MORE

4. 23. Transition towards plant-based dairy substitutes : An exploratory study on the driving forces and the windows of opportunity for startups

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Nishapa Chowpradith; Kevin Kullgren; [2021]
   Keywords : Plant-based Dairy Substitutes; Sustainable Food Startups; Sustainability Transitions; Business Model Innovation; Multi-level Perspective; Växtbaserade Mejeri-substitut; Hållbara Startups; Hållbarhets-övergångar; Business Model Innovation; Multi-level Perspective;

   Abstract : A radical shift in consumption and production of food is necessary to combat climate change. This has sparked interest in diets and their implications on the environment, both among researchers and among consumers. Plant-based dairy substitutes is one field of products that is experiencing significant growth. READ MORE

5. 24. Utfodra hundar och katter med kött- eller växtbaserat foder

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Sara Sundström; [2021]
   Keywords : växtbaserat; köttbaserat; färskfoder; råfoder; hund; katt; näringsbehov; klimat; Canis lupus familiaris; felis catus;

   Abstract : Dogs and cats are the most common pets in the world and today’s pet food market offers a wide range of different kind of products. One of the most popular pet food trends is to feed your dog or cat a meat-based raw food because it assumes to be a more natural diet for them. READ MORE

6. 25. Nourishing a growing population : overcoming the challenge of B12 deficiency in an increasingly vegetarian world

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Helen Olga Thompson; [2020]
   Keywords : vitamin B12; lactic acid fermentation; vegan diets; micronutrient deficiency; sustainability; legumes;

   Abstract : Increasing numbers of people are eliminating animal products from their diet in response to environmental concerns, as well as for human health reasons and in recognition of animal rights. Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient produced exclusively by bacteria and archaea, is present in animal products but is generally absent from unfortified plant foods. READ MORE