Plantomyc

Plantomyc is a European research and innovation project exploring how mycelial biomass can be combined with plant proteins to develop food products. Its work includes the use of brewers' spent grain and by-products from pea protein processing as fermentation substrates. The project is investigating submerged and solid-state fermentation, fungal strain selection, ingredient functionality and food formulation, supported by techno-economic assessment. RISE coordinates the project and contributes expertise across fermentation, processing and product development. Visitors can discuss circular feedstocks, mycelial protein production and the practical challenges of converting biological materials into foods with desirable texture and nutritional properties.