ProxIMed

ProxIMed aims to introduce proteins from sustainable sources into the Mediterranean food and feed systems to promote and establish the use of alternative proteins. Traditional alternative protein sources are mainly of plant origin (lentil, faba bean) and chia seeds (a novel seed source introduced to the Med food chain with the recent consumer trends); protein sources defined as “Novel food” and agro‐industrial by-products are selected for this purpose. Proteins will be produced by using innovative and green processing technologies aiming for minimal impact on nutrients and will be implemented into final products that will be adapted and introduced to Mediterranean consumers in different regions (Middle East, Northern Africa and Europe). Novel processes and the protein value chain will be assessed for environmental, economic and social impacts.