Plant Protein Sources

Albumin refers to globular proteins, most commonly derived from chicken egg whites (ovalbumin) or blood serum (bovine serum albumin).

Almonds are nutrient-dense tree nuts rich in vitamin E, dietary fiber, magnesium, and plant protein. 100% plant-based.

Casein is the primary protein found in mammalian milk (accounting for ~80% of cow's milk protein).

Cashews are the seeds of the cashew apple tree. 100% plant-based and the most versatile whole-food base for dairy-free cheeses, creams, and sauces.

Chia seeds are edible seeds from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, rich in omega-3 ALA, fiber, and complete protein.

Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are nutrient-packed annual legumes, providing protein, fiber, and producing aquafaba cooking liquid.

Edamame are young, green whole soybeans harvested before ripening. 100% natural plant food with ~18.5g complete protein per cooked cup.

Eggs are laid by female birds (principally domestic chickens). Veganism rejects the commodification of reproductive animal bodies.

Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) is a nutrient-dense edible plant seed high in ALA omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber.

Hemp seeds are the shelled seeds of Cannabis sativa. They are non-psychoactive and a complete plant protein with an ideal 3:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.

Lentils (Lens culinaris) are edible legumes known for high protein, dietary fiber, iron, and folate.

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated species of Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown on molasses, harvested, washed, and dried with heat.

Paneer is a non-aged, non-melting soft cheese made by curdling cow or buffalo milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid. Because it is made from animal milk, it is not vegan.

The vast majority of peanut butter is 100% vegan, made simply from roasted peanuts, salt, and plant oils. A few specialty brands contain bee honey or animal-derived mono-and-diglycerides.

Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are green edible seeds of pumpkins. Packed with ~30g plant protein per 100g and the highest plant source of bioavailable zinc and magnesium.

Seitan is made by washing wheat flour dough with water until all the starch granules have been removed, leaving pure wheat gluten.

Soy milk is produced by soaking, grinding, and boiling dry soybeans with water.

Spirulina is a nutrient-dense blue-green microalga cultivated in fresh alkaline water ponds. 100% plant-based superfood containing ~57g protein per 100g.

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted, ground hulled sesame seeds.

Traditional Indonesian food made by fermenting cooked whole soybeans with Rhizopus oligosporus mold.

Tofu is made by coagulating fresh soy milk, pressing the curds into solid blocks. 100% plant-based.

Walnuts are the champion nut source of plant-based Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA Omega-3 fatty acids). 100% plant-based whole food.

Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained during cheese making. It is directly animal-derived.