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  1. 1. Technical Aspects of Plant-based Protein Coagulation for Cheese Analogues

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Fardos Dana El Soudi; [2023]
    Keywords : Cheese analogues; Coagulation; Fava Bean; Plant-based; Protein; Soybean and Sustainability.;

    Abstract : This report highlights the importance of exploring alternative protein sources to produce sustainable and nutritious cheese analogues. Using legumes such as soybeans and fava beans can be a crucial step towards reducing our reliance on animal products. While also staying within the planetary boundaries, in line with the United Nations global goals. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Practices of Food Financialisation : How abstract becomes concrete in the food system

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Sofia Savonen; [2023]
    Keywords : financialisation; food systems; soybeans; commodity chains; world systems theory;

    Abstract : The 21st century has witnessed a significant growth of financial activity in the food system. Although these developments have been mirrored with a rise in interest towards studying financialisation, there is still much to uncover of its complex workings in an equally complex system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish “tofu” from faba beans : a textural and structural analysis

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Saga Preis; [2023]
    Keywords : Tofu; faba bean; Vicia faba; texture; microstructure;

    Abstract : Tofu, a traditional soybean product, is a popular plant-based alternative which could potentially be produced from Swedish-grown faba beans (Vicia faba L.). The aim of this project was to asses the viability of producing a tofu-like faba bean product using food grade gypsum (calcium sulphate) as coagulant. READ MORE

  5. 4. Solid-state fermentation of the microalgae Scenedesmus sp. for improved conservation and protein digestibility

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : André Nordin Fürdös; [2023]
    Keywords : microalgae; scenedesmus; solid-state fermentation; lactic acid fermentation; algae; feed; ensiling; silage; protein digestibility; PDCAAS; alternative protein; plantarum; ninhydrin; conservation; biotechnology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : As part of a research grant aimed at producing chicken feed from the novel microalgae Scenedesmus sp., called the ReMAPP project, this thesis investigates opportunities to increase the conservation potential and protein digestibility utilizing solid-state lactic acid fermentation and commercial enzyme additives. READ MORE

  6. 5. Portfolio Diversification with Commodities : From a Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Simon Derenkow; Max Walméus; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodities; DCC-GARCH; OMXSPI; Inflation; Correlation; Diversification; Modern Portfolio Theory;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the diversification characteristics of commodities in relation to the Swedish equity index OMXSPI. Much of the previous literature concludes that gold and oil possess diversification or hedging properties against the US equity markets. READ MORE