Protein quality of plant cell cultures in relation to digestive physiology

Acronym

Cell2Eat

Description of the granted funding

CELL2EAT project examines the use of plant cell cultures as a food source. In particular, the aim is to study the bioavailability and digestion of proteins in digestive conditions (upper and large intestine) by using in vitro models and in vivo animal studies. Additionally, the acceptable daily intake values of plant cells cultures will be performed by toxicity studies with animals.
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Starting year

2021

End year

2025

Granted funding


Emilia Nordlund Orcid -palvelun logo
399 814 €

Funder

Research Council of Finland

Funding instrument

Academy projects

Other information

Funding decision number

339182

Fields of science

Health care science

Research fields

Ravitsemustiede

Identified topics

biomass, bioeconomy