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animals, utilizing species like black soldier flies and crickets.
Insects offer numerous benefits: they are nutritious, rich in
The new protein is produced using Yarrowia lipolytica yeast
fats, proteins, and micronutrients, and have a lower
through a bio-fermentation process. This technology
environmental footprint. Rearing insects emits fewer
greenhouse gases and requires significantly less land and
chemistry, natural gas processing, and steelmaking,
water compared to traditional livestock, as they efficiently
transforming them into high-value yeast protein. This offers
convert organic waste into high-grade proteins. Studies even captures CO₂ emissions from heavy industries like coal
an incredibly efficient alternative to traditional protein
show that insect-based feeds can be more cost-effective and
sources for animal feed.
provide better digestible proteins than fishmeal or soybean-
based alternatives. One of the key advantages is production efficiency: a 10-
hectare facility can yield 100,000 tonnes of high-quality
As the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation projects a 70%
protein annually. This amount is equivalent to the soy protein
increase in food production by 2050, widespread adoption of
output from approximately 40,000 hectares of cultivated
insect-based feed could be a climate-smart solution,
land, highlighting its scalability and reduced land footprint.
shrinking the environmental footprint of livestock farming
and playing a vital role in combating AMR. Beyond efficiency, the yeast protein boasts high nutritional
value, featuring a balanced composition of essential amino
China Approves CO -Derived acids, trace elements, and polysaccharides, ensuring it's both
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palatable and digestible for livestock.
Protein as Sustainable Animal
With China consuming around 70 million tonnes of feed
Feed protein in 2024 and relying on imports for over 80% of it, this
domestically produced, CO₂-based protein could significantly
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has officially
reduce dependence on imported soybeans and fishmeal.
approved a groundbreaking bioengineered protein derived
This innovation promotes a circular, low-emission agricultural
from carbon dioxide (CO₂) for use as animal feed. This
model, aligning with China's environmental goals and food
innovative material, reported by China Daily, marks a
security initiatives.
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