what is quorn made of

Quorn is a brand of meat substitute products that uses mycoprotein as its unique protein ingredient. Mycoprotein is derived from an abundant natural organism called Fusarium Venenatum, which is a natural protein that is sourced from the Earth and fermented. The fermentation process is similar to the way beer and yogurt are made, and it creates a sustainable meat alternative that has a similar taste and texture to meat compared to other plant-based proteins. To produce the amount of Quorn mycoprotein needed to feed millions of people, a fermentation process is developed that enables it to grow. Nutrients derived from maize and wheat are blended with air and essential minerals to ensure that every product tastes great. In most Quorn products, the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms. A vegan formulation also exists that uses potato protein as a binder instead of egg albumen.