Bacteria can make plant-based foods healthier for humans and animals

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New research from the DTU National Food Institute and Aarhus University shows that microorganisms can be used to specifically alter the amino acid composition of plant-based foods, making them more nutritious and therefore healthier.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:20:07 UTC.

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