The ProFungi project aims to produce a high-quality protein from agricultural plant residues using fungal fermentation, to be used as a component in animal feed. The project focuses on using leek leaves, a by-product of the vegetable processing industry. Although some initiatives already valorize leek leaves for niche human food applications, their impact on total volumes remains limited. 

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In the project ProFungi, VDS, Biolynx and RELEAF, with the support of the Departement Landbouw en Visserij, will develop a process for leek residue valorisation.

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RELEAF will process leek to extract a qualitative medium for microbial fermentation.

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