Sydney Friedman
University of Illinois
As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options increases, vegan burgers, nuggets and beverages have been in the spotlight for sustainable protein alternatives. But unlike their meatless burger counterparts, plant-based eggs haven’t received the same attention from researchers — until now.
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