food science researcher Assoc.Prof.Yupkanit Phuangveerakun and Teacher Suwimol Soithongsuk of Rangsit University cook Plant-Based Allergen-free formula
“Plan-Based Beef and chicken brands Pen meat come from Plan-Based Entirely Non-allergenic meat It takes 10 months to research with the NRCT capital of 1.56 million baht as a plant-based. that answers food allergies And can be stored for a long time, light weight, does not waste storage space and convenient for transportation”
Assoc. Prof. Yupanit, one of the research team, said
“Previously didplant baseThe first version of beef was 4 years ago. At that time, there were various brands of imported beef. In Thailand, there were 3 layers of crispy pork. “Avatar” was very popular. cooking in the kitchen
Now, when making that meat out, it started selling, but caused a penpoint that Transporting anywhere must be frozen at all times. Like ice cream that melts and loses its shape. fermented into fermented fermented pork It’s a sausage. it can be sour Therefore, it is the origin of dried beef (plant base) and is the first in Thailand. All of you are frozen now.
Plant base chicken, white appearance like a chicken. As for the dried minced meat, when mixed with water according to the formula, the color is reddish like pork. The way to do it is to mix water and season with spices and herbs of your choice, for example, make Northern Thai Sausage, Kua Kling, Stir Fried Basil, Chicken Satay with our own condiments.”
Without any seasoning, the researchers say that when mixed with water, it resembles minced pork and minced chicken. The bouncy texture depends on how much or less water is added. considered convenient for consumers It can be kept at home for a long time.
“A shop that sellsplant base Or when transporting, it will not be stored for a long time. Or if stored in the refrigerator for too long, the meat will ferment. It also solves the problem of transportation and storage.”
Before it becomes a ready-made plant base, tear the sachet, mix with water, add a little vegetable oil and stir well. You can cook as you like. Assoc. Prof. Yupanit said that the beginning came from rice research.
“Doing research on rice for 30 years from the concept of “creating smiles for farmers Increase the value of Thai rice.” We see Rama IX as an idol. He declared war on poverty. We go down to develop rice to maximize the value. Working on rice protein There was one found Thai rice should be malted.
After another 2 years, Japanese germinated rice is famous. Found GABA, causing a trend. In the year 2000, we made western-style malt. used to make beer It turned out that the trend of eating germinated brown rice was very booming. Later, we learned that the nutrients in germinated brown rice, besides GABA, there will be many things that have been added from all B vitamins. It has higher properties than regular brown rice. For example, there are polyphenols and amino acids that are reorganized and ready to be absorbed, so we extracted the important substances in malt in germinated brown rice. There are many substances called “functional compounds”. This one we keep first.
Later, an interesting substance was found, namely the enzymes contained therein. that has been stimulated a lot We think we can extract the protein? But because the protein source in rice is small. We need to get the protein somewhere else. But it should be the proteins in this group, because nowPeople with food allergies change from year to year It’s been 2 people a week already.
In statistics, Thai people have food allergies such as Soybeans, eggs, fish, milk, gluten, nuts such as peanuts. Thai people will lose about the top 8 in this group, which is shocking.An increase of 300% from 2020, from 1 person per year to 2 people per week.
Teacher Suwimon Added that in this era, we see a lot of allergy treatment clinics. Both children and adults have a higher rate of food allergies.
“Popular food allergies such as intolerance to gluten in wheat flour allergic to soy Therefore, it is seen that in the food label it says Gluten Free, Soy Free, there are more numbers of children who are allergic to eggs. When we have research, “plant-based eggs” use the same protein from rice. Which is now developed into egg powder. Next, there will be boiled eggs.”
also foodplant basein most markets There will be a mixture of soybeans. And when the food allergy rate is this high? The work of researchers from Rangsit University therefore indicates that it is soy-free, gluten-free, MSG-free.
“In addition, we use rice protein and all other products are organic. We have contact farming of Dr. Arthit Ourairat in Kanchanaburi and then cultivated into malted rice as a source of enzymes We get de-oiled rice bran as a source of protein. These two are extracted by a specific method that is patented by Rangsit University.
therefore claiming that Non Allergenic Which this protein can be used to make milk, yogurt, and various drinks.”
Two researchers added that It is a plant base that provides better nutritional value as well. and low sodium which is an important milestone that helps take care of the health of Thai people
“We put the yeast extracted ourselves from the wort sludge that we make. It is a dead yeast or Nutritional Yeast (nutritional yeast), which is a source of almost every group of B vitamins. It also contains beta-glucan, zinc, a yeast that provides a natural umami flavor. In the plant base industry, they will turn to use this yeast because people are not allergic. People who are allergic to yeast will be the active yeast found in bread.
And our problem will not take sodium. The mixture contains this yeast to provide a source of vitamins, zinc and iron. Red has iron in its molecule. But for people who can’t eat vegan
Our plant base is low sodium. Less than 140 mg sodium per serving, 2,000 mg serving limit. Edible and delicious, a selling point. Eat and not lose. and has high nutritional value as well.”
It is a plant base that is comfortable to eat. And when it’s dry, it can be stored for longer.
“We claim 12 months or 365 days, but we can actually keep it up to 410 days. The weight has been reduced 4 times, easier to transport, easier to use, and can create a variety of menus.
Responding to health care needs vegan People who eat plant bases to people Flexitarian
“Nowadays, more and more flexitarians are able to substitute these menus some day.”
The researchers continued that the children came to see and try to cook the plant-based dishes themselves. A simple menu that children like is mixing water, adding oil, making steak right away.
“We have chefs come to try and make menus that look appetizing.plant base In addition to answering health questions The new generation is interested in saving the world. In terms of reducing the consumption of meat. Reduce resource use, reduce carbon
On the other hand, look at food shortages. with increasing food costs raw materials are more expensive If something could be substituted at a cheaper cost, it would be a new alternative.”
Pen meat Available in Rangsit University’s shops in Shoppe and Lazada. Easier to find. Bag size of 100 grams. Put about 400 grams of water. How to do it is indicated on the packaging. or scan on the label Show off your work at Inventor’s Day (In early February at BITEC Bangna)
“We are researchers. SMEs or startups want to come and build on until the large industrial sector wants to expand results. We also want commercial results. Things that have already been thought can be adapted to suit Ready to think and design to increase opportunities for further development. Most importantly, I want consumers to accept. and would like to see feedback to improve it.”