Fermentation: What is it, the process and the benefits!
Fermentation: What is it, the process and the benefits!
At Faunus Nutrition we have been working on the development of our unique formula of our protein for over two years. We have looked at the most common complaints that people experience when taking protein shakes, such as a bloated feeling, acne or stomach and intestinal complaints. Most of these complaints arise from the poor digestibility of the legumes in vegetable proteins or the lactose in the whey shakes. We have found the solution for this, the protein shake that can be used by everyone!
Faunus Nutrition is the first protein shake on the market to use fermented protein sources. But what is fermenting and what are its benefits? In this blog we will delve further into the fermentation process.
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is an age-old process used to preserve food and increase its nutritional value. About 30-40% of what we eat every day is fermented. Think of products such as cottage cheese, wine, beer, butter, cheese, vanilla, coffee, tea and more.
The fermentation process is a natural transformation that uses microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts and fungi to break down complex compounds into simpler forms. In the case of vegetable protein sources from legumes such as peas, * saponins are broken down, resulting in a more digestible product.
* Saponins: Many legumes, such as peas, naturally produce a kind of shield that protects them from external attacks, such as fungi, bacteria and insects. These shields are called Saponins. The word saponins comes from the Latin word 'sapo', which means soap. This is due to the 'soapy' property of these substances.
Why do we ferment our protein sources?
At Faunus Nutrition we have consciously chosen to ferment our protein sources, and that is not without reason. The shield, the saponins around the legumes in our case the pea, is what causes the poor digestibility by our body, which then leads to the well-known physical complaints such as abdominal and intestinal complaints or a bloated feeling.
Fermentation is the only process that can break down these saponins. In addition, the existing nutrients in the protein are also increased during this process. This way you get more of your required nutrients from your protein shake!
The Fermentation Process:
The fermentation process begins with carefully selected microorganisms added to the protein source. These microorganisms break down complex substances, such as saponins, and produce beneficial substances such as amino acids and peptides. This process is carefully monitored to ensure the quality and safety of the final product.
Fermenting protein sources is a very complex process, an academic study has shown that with a specific setting a process duration of 11 hours ensures that the taste improves without changing the protein structure. While with exactly the same setting at 15 hours, the taste improves but the proteins are halved.
Benefits of fermenting
- Breakdown of Protective Substances and Improved Digestibility: Fermentation breaks down natural protective mechanisms such as saponins in legumes, which means people experience fewer digestive problems such as bloating.
- Increased Nutrients: The fermentation process increases the availability and absorption of essential nutrients in pea protein, such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals. This results in a product with a higher nutritional value.
- Improved Flavor and Texture: Fermenting helps improve by reducing the bitterness of the pea protein. It contributes to a more neutral flavor and finer texture of the product, which significantly improves the overall experience with the product!
- Extended Shelf Life: The fermentation process can contribute to a natural preservation of the product, which extends its shelf life without the need for the addition of preservatives.
Conclusion:
Fermentation is a technique that has been used for centuries to extend or improve the shelf life, but also the taste, structure and digestibility of products. Faunus Nutrition finds quality of great importance, but also a protein shake that is accessible to everyone. Because our protein sources are fermented, the chance of the unpleasant consequences of poor digestibility is a thing of the past.
Discover the power of fermentation yourself with our fermented proteins . Shaking without complaints, Faunus Nutrition!
