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• Quorn is a brand of meat-substitute made of mycoprotein, a fungus derivative. It is high in protein and fiber and low in sodium and calories. It is popular in Europe and was introduced in the United States in 2002. The company has several competitors in the United Kingdom and Europe, but none in the United States.

• Fast Facts

  1. Owned by: Marlow Foods Ltd
  2. Fungus: Fusarium venenatum
  3. Also contains: egg whites, flour

• What's A Mycoprotein?

  The specific mycoprotein in Quorn is a mold called Fusarium venenatum, found in soil in Marlow, England. The mycoprotein is fermented in a vat, and the end result is a substance with a similar mouth feel to meat.

• Allergen Controversy

  There has been some controversy surrounding allegations that Quorn is likely to cause food allergies. Statistically, one in 146,000 people is allergic to Quorn. The other common meat substitute, soy, has an allergy rate of one in 350, meaning that Quorn is significantly less likely to cause allergies than soy.

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