How many different types of vegetarian proteins are there?
Q How many different types of vegetarian proteins are there? e.g. quorn. What are they? And could you PLEASE tell me what they are derived from. A I am not sure what you mean by the question “how many different vegetarian proteins are there?” Proteins, regardless of the source, are made up of amino acids, and there are 20 different animo acids, 8 of which must be obtained through the diet. Do you mean: How many protein-rich meat alternatives are there? Or how many vegetarian sources of protein are there? If you do, there are heaps. Refer to the Meat Alternatives section on our Great Vegetarian & Vegan Products page where we list some of the different products available in Australia. (Incidentally I haven’t seen Quorn available in Australia yet.) Most meat-like meat alternatives are made up of wheat gluten or soy, or a mixture of these, it depends on the product. Most foods contain protein (to different extents, of course). For more info on protein in vegetarian diets, and for a list of
