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Protein-boosted rice could tackle hidden hunger and cut emissions, review argues

The latest statistics show that at least 14.77 million people around the globe suffer from protein-energy malnutrition. To revitalize traditional staples, scientists propose biofortifying cereals, as replacing just 5% of refined carbohydrates with protein significantly reduces the risk of non-commun...

Protein-boosted rice could tackle hidden hunger and cut emissions, review argues
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The latest statistics show that at least 14.77 million people around the globe suffer from protein-energy malnutrition. To revitalize traditional staples, scientists propose biofortifying cereals, as replacing just 5% of refined carbohydrates with protein significantly reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases.

Originally published at Phys.org

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