Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that the consumption of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, can be carcinogenic. Aspartame is widely found in diet sodas, which has led to concern amongst diet soda drinkers across the world. If sugar is fattening, and aspartame is carcinogenic then what can be a good alternative? Looks like perhaps truffle mushrooms can be the answer. Read on to know how.
Sweet Protein In Truffles Could Be Answer To Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners!
According to a report by NDTV, a US-based startup, MycoTechnology recently discovered a sweet protein found in truffle mushrooms. This natural sweetener can perhaps be a healthier alternative to sugar and aspartame. Often used as a luxury ingredient, truffle mushrooms are very popular in European cooking.
MycoTechnology has discovered a sweet protein derived from honey truffles that could disrupt the sugar and artificial sweetener markets
The discovery is timely as the artificial sweetener #aspartame has been identified as a possible carcinogen by @WHO.#bioeconomy pic.twitter.com/e60QBmDIyF
— Eshan Samaranayake (@biotecheshan) July 17, 2023
MycoTechnology deep dives into the world of mushroom research. With a sweet protein found in truffles, it can add natural sweetness to dishes without the problem of added calories. It’s typically found in a truffle variety called ‘honey truffles’. This unique variety of truffles is mostly cultivated in Hungary.
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It Doesn’t Have Added Calories & After Taste
A possible guilt-free replacement for sugar, truffles have a lot of potential in the food industry, especially among people with a sweet tooth. Also, unlike aspartame and other traditional sweeteners, it doesn’t have an after-taste. In flavour, it has an intense sweetness. So, people with a sweet tooth can resort to the sweet protein found in truffles for guilt-free sweetness.
MycoTechnology’s breakthrough brings excitement as proteins are recognized as the future of sweeteners, ushering in a new era of clean-label sweeteners and revolutionizing food and beverage creation.
— Eshan Samaranayake (@biotecheshan) July 17, 2023
MycoTechnology’s CEO, Alan Hahn revealed in a statement that their honey truffle sweetener is derived from a protein and is widely recognised to be good sweeteners. He further adds that this breakthrough brings in a new era of clean-label sweeteners. He further adds that the sweet protein in honey truffle sweetener revolutionises the food industry without relying on artificial sweeteners or even sugar for that matter.
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Meanwhile, have you given up drinking diet dosas due to aspartame? Also, does the discovery of sweet protein in truffle mushrooms have you clapping your hands in excitement? Let us know in the comments below what you think about this new natural sweetener in the market.
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