We use extrusion process to develop plant based foods using mezquite seed (35% protein) and chia (25 % fat) as major components.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Luis Díaz-Batalla
Researcher- Host institution: Polytechnic University of Francisco I Madero
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Agricultural science, Biochemistry, Food science, Nutritional science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Joint research
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Undergraduate students
- Regions: Latin America, North America
- Technology focus: Crop development, End product formulation and manufacturing
- Location: Tepatepec, Hidalgo, Mexico