Food Information: Protein - detailed information
Protein must be obtained from foods as the body cannot make the essential amino acids.
i) Animal protein - with a high biological value, containing all the essential amino acids. Also called COMPLETE PROTEINS.
ii) Plant protein - said to be of low biological value, lacking one or more of the essential amino acids.
iii) T.V.P.- textured vegetable protein is a meat substitute and extender.

The molecules of protein join to form amino acids which are linked together in a chain.

There are at least 22 different amino acids.

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