Welcome to IFPE (Research Institute for Plant-Based Nutrition)
The Research Institute for Plant-Based Nutrition (IFPE) has its focus on vegetarian and vegan nutrition as well as sustainable and alternative dietary patterns in general. In this context, different aspects of sciences as well as ecology are taken into account.
As an independent research and consulting institute we are committed to science-based concepts of health promotion and sustainable nutrition as well as as dissemination of these concepts in society.
News
New paper on radium contamination of Brazil nuts published
Brazil nuts are popular as a ‘natural supplement’ among vegetarians and vegans due to their high selenium content. The recommended intake is 1-2 nuts per day. However, as Brazil nuts also contain...
New KiEFer project: Development of fermented chickpea products with a natural vitamin B12 content
KiEFer is a project in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and purvegan GmbH to develop innovative foods made from fermented chickpeas with a natural vitamin B12 content....
New paper on the VeChi Youth Study published: Dietary patterns of children and adolescents from Germany on vegetarian, vegan and omnivorous diets
Vegetarian and vegan diets are also become more popular with children and adolescents. At the same time, adequate nutrient intake is particularly important in this age group. In a new evaluation of...
First publication on the VEGANScreener project
The first scientific article on the VEGANScreener project has just been published, describing the development of the screening tool. The VEGANScreener is designed to assess the dietary quality of...
New paper: protein intake – do we need more? This is what experts say
The debate about the optimal protein intake has become a real trend in recent years and, although it is highly polarizing, there are still many uncertainties. In a panel of experts for NutritionHub,...