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Truth be told pea based proteins are heavily processed. To keep costs down they (generic) use produce from China and often will change one step so it can be cal
by mogadsheu 7y ago
Truth be told pea based proteins are heavily processed. To keep costs down they (generic) use produce from China and often will change one step so it can be called US made.
Some of the processing techniques use some pretty nasty hydrocarbon solvents, which are largely filtered out.
Just like renewable energy though, it’s not nearly as clean as it seems at first glance. But as in both cases, it’s still progress.
- cageface 7y agoThese alternative milks are mostly water though. I'd say things like pea-based burgers and chicken are more likely to have issues. But, as you say, it's still progress.
- internet_user 7y agoSome plant proteins become more allergenic after cooking/processing. Peanut, another legume, is one example of such plant.