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  What the Cluck? Hens are Insulated! Precision-Fermented Egg-White Protein: What is It? Lab-grown egg-white protein is available at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The products are made by companies like The EVERY Company (OvoPro) and Onego Bio (Bioalbumen). Here's a deep dive about egg-white protein and why hens around the world are insulated! What is an Egg-white Protein? An egg-white protein can now be made without a hen laying an egg. Yeast or fungi grow in tanks, follow added genetic instructions, and produce selected proteins such as ovalbumin. This precision-fermented egg-white protein is different from plant-based egg substitutes, conventional eggs, and cultivated animal products. The category is reaching U.S. food channels, but brand names can cause confusion. OvoPro and Bioalbumen may refer to different products, companies, and uses. Before buying, check whether the item is a finished food or a purified ingredient, how it was made, and what the label says about allergens. C...

  Companies Using Insects in Their Products: How to Check Viral Food Claims A viral post claims Barilla pasta contains cricket flour. Another says Beyond Meat hides mealworm larvae under the words "pea protein." These stories sound alarming, but claims about companies using insects in their products need more than a dramatic caption or cropped label. The evidence tells a clearer story. Some food companies openly sell products made with cricket or mealworm protein. However, the Barilla and Beyond Meat allegations do not match the publicly documented ingredient lists for their widely sold products. Why Claims About Companies Using Insects in Their Products Spread Social media turns vague wording into proof Posts often combine a familiar brand, an unfamiliar ingredient term, and a warning about hidden insect ingredients. A photo may show a protein product from one company while the caption names another. Old packaging and altered images add to the confusion. Terms such as ...