Protein is an important nutrient needed for the growth and repair of all body cells including organs, muscles, tissues, skin and hair. It’s also required for hormones, enzymes and bodily fluids such as blood. All proteins are made up of chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Our body requires 20 amino acids to function properly and of these 9 are considered ‘essential’, or ‘indispensable’, as they cannot be made by the body. These must be supplied in the diet. The other amino acids are non-essential as they can be produced in the body.
Soya is one of the few sources of plant protein that contains all the essential amino acids, in amounts needed by the human body, and so its quality is considered similar to that of animal protein such as milk, meat and egg. The benefits of soya protein go further than just providing essential amino acids. Research suggests that various types of protein may have a role in maintaining good health, particularly heart and bone health.
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – EN (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – FR (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – DE (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – NL (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – ES (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – IT (PDF)
SAC Position Paper – Soyfoods and high quality protein – PT (PDF)
ENSA reactive statement – Opinion of the Advocate General on the use of the algae lithothamnium in organic products
23 December 2020
ENSA reactive statement – Opinion of the Advocate General on the use of the algae lithothamnium in organic products The Advocate General of…
ENSA contribution consultation Organic Action Plan
27 November 2020
There is a consensus among the scientific community on the needs to rebalance our current dietary patterns to consume less animal protein…
Denominations of plant-based food and drink products: European Parliament sends mixed message ahead of trilogue negotiations on CAP Reform
23 October 2020
The European Plant-based Foods Association (ENSA) is puzzled by the outcome of today’s vote on the Common Market Organisation (CMO)…
Joint letter to MEPs – Aligning CMO with Farm to Fork
9 October 2020
The European Plant-based Foods Association (ENSA), together with other 40 stakeholders, call on Members of the European Parliament to…
ENSA reactive statement – Farm to Fork Strategy
20 May 2020
The European Plant-based Foods Association (ENSA) warmly welcomes the publication of the Commission’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity…
ENSA’s perspective on the European Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy
17 March 2020
The European Plant-based Foods Association (ENSA) strongly supports the objectives of the European Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy to…