Honam University Department of Food and Nutrition Focuses on Developing 'Vegan Bread'

Current Student Researcher Directly Participates in Food Development Process, Drawing Attention

Third-year student researchers from the Department of Food and Nutrition at Honam University are conducting a vegan bread development project. Photo by Honam University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The Department of Food and Nutrition at Honam University announced on the 5th that it is conducting a research project with social economy enterprises during the summer vacation with the support of the LINC+ project group.

Professor Han Gyu-sang is in charge of the overall responsibility for this project, and three third-year students are participating as researchers.

The project focuses on developing bread by replacing animal ingredients essential for baking, such as milk, butter, and eggs, with plant-based ingredients for the increasing number of vegans under the theme of 'Vegan Baking Development.'

In particular, the social economy enterprise participating in this project, the Tuyum Welfare Foundation, is a vocational rehabilitation center employing people with severe disabilities and has requested product development from the Department of Food and Nutrition at Honam University.

Once vegan bread is developed through this research project, a patent will be filed and the technology will be transferred to the company.

Professor Han said, "Students participating in the research project will be able to cultivate R&D practical experience and employment capabilities by directly participating in the food development process," adding, "It is also expected to be an opportunity to solve difficulties faced by local industries and contribute to the local community."

Meanwhile, the Department of Food and Nutrition operates the Gwangsan-gu Child Meal Management Support Center and the Gwangsan-gu Social Welfare Meal Management Support Center, contributing to the local community through nutrition and hygiene education for infants, children, and the elderly.

The Department of Food and Nutrition plans to continuously consider local community issues and carry out various activities in which the department can participate to solve difficulties.

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