Procedure of Turning Feathers into Protein Food in Development in Thailand

Thai innovator Sorawut Kittibanthorn is attempting to perfect the way of converting feathers into food, the AllAboutFeed portal reports. He is currently seeking funding to continue his research into how best to convert the nutrient component found in chicken feathers into a powder that can be transformed into a lean, protein-rich source of edible food.

Millions of tons of chicken feathers are discarded annually. Kittibanthorn told Reuters that chicken feathers contain protein and that if we are able to serve this protein, then the demand will help reduce waste.

According to the article, he added that about 2.3 million tons of feathers are being dumped in Europe each year, and with generally higher poultry consumption in Asia, feather waste in the region could increase by up to 30%. The idea, however, still needs to go through other research and development phases. However, prototypes including his take on chicken nuggets and a steak substitute have received some positive reviews.

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