Picture courtesy of Institute of Nutrition Mahidol University
A research group at Mahidol University has unveiled a novel plant-based protein supplement aimed at bolstering the protein consumption of the elderly. The supplement, a foam protein derived from Thailand’s acclaimed Hom Mali rice, is designed for effortless consumption.
Warangkana Srichamnong, assistant director of the Institute of Nutrition and spearhead of the foam protein project, explained the simplicity of its use.
“Just squeeze it onto a spoon and then eat it.”
The Agricultural Research Development Agency and Ubonthaworn Agricultural Produce Limited Partnership jointly fund the project. The foam protein utilises broken rice, an offshoot of rice milling, as the primary ingredient.
A recent trial involving 30 elderly participants residing in a care home found the protein foam…
