Nowadays, in the era of fitness and healthy lifestyle, people are paying special attention to their protein intake. Almost everyone knows about sources like eggs, milk, cheese, pulses and chicken, but there is also a protein about which very few people know. But scientists consider it to be the most abundant protein on earth. Its name is Rubisco (RuBisCO). This protein can bring a big change in the world of nutrition in the coming years.
The full name of Rubisco is Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase-oxygenase. It is an enzyme found in every green leaf. It plays an important role in the life and development of plants. Its short name RuBisCO is formed from the initial letters of this long name.
Rubisco is considered to be the most abundant enzyme present on earth. It helps in converting carbon dioxide into energy-rich substances like glucose in the process of photosynthesis. In simple words, it helps plants make food and produce the sugars needed for their growth.
According to experts, Rubisco can become a great plant-based protein of the future. It contains all the 9 essential amino acids required for the body. This is why it is considered a high quality protein.
Rubisco is easily digested and breaks down rapidly in the stomach to provide amino acids. This may help in muscle recovery and repair. Apart from this, some beneficial peptides are also released during digestion, which can provide additional benefits for health.
Another specialty of Rubisco is that it generally does not cause allergies. It does not contain common allergens like dairy, soy or gluten. Additionally, its taste is mild and texture is versatile, due to which it can be included in many types of food products. Since it is not allergic, everyone can consume it.
Although Rubisco is the main protein in leaves, it accounts for only about 3 percent of the total leaf. The process of removing it is quite tough and expensive. For this the cell wall and chloroplast membrane of plants have to be broken. Also, processing has to be done within a few hours of cutting the leaves, which makes production even more difficult.
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Companies like Leaft Foods of New Zealand, Rubisco Foods of Netherlands and Plantible Foods of America are working on the production of Rubisco. Although it is not easily accessible to the common people yet, experts believe that it can become a major part of the protein industry in the coming years.
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