By-Passing Animals
The feasibility of extracting protein direct from plants and herbage, rather than by way of domestic animals, is under discussion by plant scientists In New Zealand. Dr R. M. Allison, head of the plant chemistry sub-station at the Crop Research Division. Lincoln, told five Canterbury members of Parliament yesterday there was tremendous inefficiency in obtaining protein by way of animals. For every 1001 b of plant protein ingested, the animal returned only 2JIh ot protein.
In protein deficient countries like India and other parts of SouthEast Asia, New Zealand could have an opening. The protein obtained by direct extraction would would be sold as a brown and white powder. It would be odourless and tasteless, but could be flavoured in the country of consumption.
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Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31526, 14 November 1967, Page 15
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