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"Plant peptides offer great benefits for our health and food, and they will be discovered even more in the future."
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Plant Peptides
Thinking one step ahead is actually a way of life. Our country is incredibly rich in plant-based proteins, and there are many sources of plant-based protein. But what’s beyond that? If you ask, I would say “plant peptides” are beyond that.
Plant peptides are actually protein fragments that result from the breakdown of plant proteins by various enzymes, typically consisting of up to 20 amino acids. You might wonder, "What use are fragmented proteins?" Well, the reality is far from that. These cleverly "cut" forms of proteins have many biological functions.
For example, some plant peptides are very effective in controlling our blood pressure and reducing high blood pressure. Some help prevent diabetes, while others act as powerful antioxidants that repair our bodies. Some affect our brains, "relaxing" us, while others provide us with energy or have antibacterial/antiviral properties.
Plant peptides not only influence biological functions, but they are also effective in giving food form and flavor. Some soften food, others add flavor, and some prevent excessive caramelization during cooking. This is where we need to do research in terms of "texture."
At the beginning of our 2025 research, these studies will be included. We will take plant proteins obtained from sources like sunflower seeds, tea leaves, olive leaves, and many others, break them down using enzymes, purify the resulting peptides on an industrial scale, and explore their functions at various universities. I can already say that I’m incredibly excited about this.
Plant-based proteins have properties far beyond what we think. We just need to research and uncover these functions.
There is also a knowledge base that keeps itself updated regarding plant peptides and their biological effects. I want to share it with you: https://lnkd.in/dcnu_yHZ. If you do a thorough search, you can find amazing results. For example, you can learn that wheat peptides have "addictive -opioid-" properties there 😊 Maybe our "addiction" to bread is rooted in these components, who knows!
