Meng-Fei Duan

Next-generation fermented foods from non-conventional proteins: Linking fermentation dynamics, flavor chemistry, and gut microbiome modulation.

The urgent need to diversify protein sources beyond animal agriculture has propelled non-conventional proteins (e.g., insects, microalgae, single-cell organisms, novel plants) to the forefront of food innovation. However, their adoption is limited by off-flavors, anti-nutritional factors, and low digestibility. Ferment...