Microbial protein (MP) can be created with micro-algae, bacteria, yeasts and microfungi (mycoprotein).
Examples of already available (commercialized) MP products include:
* Quorn
* Solein by Solar Foods
It can substitute meat and feed, mitigating environmental impacts of meat and other animal-based products. It could also substite animal-based protein supplements.
Researchers are working on improving the sustainability and economics of microbial protein production and on solving challenges in scaling up to industrial production.