Lecturer at the School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds. Passionate about plant/alternative proteins and "tunning up" their potential.
Joined November 2021
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
13 Jan 2025
2024 saw a lot of exciting new research on the potential of plant-based meat to contribute to healthier, more sustainable diets, highlighted in this fantastic round-up of key findings from Vanity Fair Italy.
vanityfair.it/article/dieta-…
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
'Alternative proteins' are on the rise as many opt for more sustainable, ethical diets. How can we make these products healthy, tasty and affordable?
Anwesha Sarkar, @louisedye and Derek Stewart talk to @itsrichwilliams about the future of protein: listen.podmasters.uk/HTFClea…
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
Reporting on Veganuary, @AsianTrader talks to @AlanFSNLeeds about the health and sustainability of plant-based food.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
1 Jan 2025
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing you all a 2025 filled with joy, new adventures and endless possibilities 🌟
ALT The Roger Stevens building on a cold, sunny day.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
5 Dec 2024
Excited to share Lili's pioneering study, we delved into the transformative effects of Alkaline Solubilization coupled to isoelectric precipitation on #quinoaprotein #isolates & #concentrates, unveiling its power to enhance #nutritional & #functionalproperties while minimizing #antinutritionalfactors. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @FoodSciLeeds @GlobalFoodLeeds #NAPIC @VillaluengaM
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
🔬 The UK is home to a growing array of alternative protein research hubs. Read our new blog where we examine what these hubs are doing and how they plan to transform alternative protein research – both in the UK and further afield: gfieurope.org/blog/napic-is-…
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
Dr Christine Bösch has received the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) International Award in Bioinnovation 2024 for her research into gut microbiota.
Congratulations, Christine!
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
ALT Dr Christine Bösch on stage, receiving the LIAB Award 2024.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
3 Dec 2024
Fantastic achievement Christine. Well done!
Dr Christine Bösch has received the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) International Award in Bioinnovation 2024 for her research into gut microbiota.
Congratulations, Christine!
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
ALT Dr Christine Bösch on stage, receiving the LIAB Award 2024.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) officially launched last week, signalling the beginning of its ambitious mission to transform the alternative protein landscape for a more sustainable future.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/facu…
ALT The back of someone's jacket which says "National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC): Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet"
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
28 Nov 2024
We're pleased to have joined #NAPIC as an industrial partner. Our team will attend the official launch at the @UniversityLeeds tomorrow. Please contact us to find out more or if you'd like to meet on the day: altabioscience.com/news/alta… #futureoffood #altprotein #aminoacidanalysis
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
29 Nov 2024
We know it's still November, but the tree is up in Beech Grove Plaza on campus, and it's beginning to look a little bit magical.
ALT A illuminated Christmas tree is in the middle of Beech Grove Plaza on campus. It's surrounded by a fence as they haven't quite finished the installation. It's getting dark on the photo
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
29 Nov 2024
NAPIC launch event!!! We are officially live 🥂. @Sarkar_Lab speaking #NAPIC
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20 Nov 2024
We are thrilled to announce that the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre #NAPIC as officially launched its new website napic.ac.uk, visit/join us in advancing #sustainable #innovative solutions for #futureoffood #alternativeproteins
@FoodSciLeeds @GlobalFoodLeeds
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Good to see progress across species being achieved with new biomanufacturing techniques.
Forsea Foods, co-founded by @GoodFoodInst grantee @IftachN uses organoids to make cultivated eel.
greenqueen.com.hk/forsea-foo…
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
11 Nov 2024
Researchers, student volunteers and partners hosted nutrition professionals at the university to taste healthy African and Caribbean recipes.
Thanks to everyone who helped and joined!
Read more about the event: environment.leeds.ac.uk/facu…
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Buffalo worms are a sustainable, nutritious and high protein quality source that can contribute to food security and reduce climate change burden, read the story of our group @GlobalFoodLeeds #NAPIC #alternativeproteins #insects #proteinquality #sustainability @UniversityLeeds
A new study investigates the nutritional properties of buffalo worm proteins.
“As the global demand for protein continues to rise, this research could provide crucial insights into sustainable insects’ protein alternatives," says lead author Zidan Ma.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/food…
ALT Buffalo worms in a glass dish.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
1 Nov 2024
McBain Medal lecture, congratulations to Professor Anwesha Sarkar @Sarkar_Lab.
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Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez retweeted
Congratulations to @Sarkar_Lab, the first food scientist to be awarded the McBain Medal @SCIupdate. Prof Sarkar explains the exciting history of microgels, why they are so fascinating, and how we can utilise their properties in the real world!
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