Dr. Parag Acharya

University of Greenwich

Dr Parag Acharya, ex-Unilever, is Associate Professor in University of Greenwich and leading alternative protein research. While heading Medway Food Innovation Centre, he is also PI at Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein.

Presentation:
Hybrid alternative protein for delivering nutrition and Net Zero impact

Key Points:
• Opportunities and challenges of alternative protein shaping research priorities.
• Plant protein products in the market and current innovation gaps.
• Recent advances in plant protein blend approach to improve functionalities.
• Understanding how protein interactions in hybrid formulation influences microstructure, texture and sensory properties.