What is quorn made of?

Answer 1

Quorn is made from the soil mould Fusarium venenatumstrain PTA-2684 (previously misidentified as the parasitic mold Fusarium graminearum). The fungus is grown in continually oxygenated water in large, otherwise sterile fermentation tanks. During the growth phase glucose is added as a food for the fungus, as are various vitamins and minerals (to improve the food value of the resulting product). The resulting mycoprotein is then extracted and heat-treated to remove excess levels of RNA. Previous attempts at producing such fermented protein foodstuffs were thwarted by excessive levels of DNA or RNA; without the heat treatment, purine, found in nucleic acids, is metabolised producing uric acid, which can lead to gout.[10] The product is then dried and mixed with chicken egg albumen, which acts as a binder. It is then textured, giving it some of the grained character of meat, and pressed either into a mince (resembling ground beef), forms resembling chicken breasts, meatballs, turkey roasts, or into chunks (resembling diced chicken breast). In these forms Quorn has a varying color and a mild flavour resembling the imitated meat product, and is suitable for use as a replacement for meat in many dishes, such as stews and casseroles. The final Quorn product is high in vegetable protein and dietary fibre and is low in saturated fat and salt. The amount of dietary iron it contains is lower than that of most meats. Contrary to some suggestions, Quorn is not genetically modified: the fungus used is still genetically unmodified from the state in which it was discovered. The different tastes and forms of Quorn are results of industrial processing of the raw fungus. Quorn for the European market is produced at Marlow's headquarters in Stokesley, North Yorkshire and at nearby Billingham in Stockton-on-Tees.

*** I got this from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorn

Answer 2

Quorn is actually Micoprotein and is just a brand name. Micoprotein is produced by a fungus called Fusarium which is grown in large industrial size tanks. The fungus is provided with essential nutrients and produces this protein rich Micoprotein which is extracted and flavoured to give it a taste like meat (Micoprotein alone doesn't taste of anything).

Answer 3

Quorn is a meat alternative marketed to vegetarians. It is made from a fungus called Fusarium venenatum, which is dried, binded together with egg white, textured like meat and made into different shapes to resemble meat. It is high in protein and dietary fibre and is low in saturated fat and salt.

Answer 4

Quorn Mince is made from mycoprotein which is healthy source of protein and rich in fiber. Mycoprotein is also low in saturated fat.

Answer 5

u splled it rong corn is good for you