Grass For Humans?
It was suggested by Professor J. D. Bernal, at a recent meeting of the British Association, that 'we must find a means of turning a large amount of grass into human food. Behind this statement lies the fact that Government experts are already investigating the possibilities of using the fresh leaves of grass as a food.
The leaves of grass contain protein of high value, which can be extracted by mechanical and chemical processes. Sausages, for example, can be made from grass protein.
Some British doctors in a Japanese prisoner of war camp used a grass extract which had a marked therapeutic effect on those suffering from a deficiency of vitamin B, and scientists at the Rothamsted Experimental Station believe that with proper research about 2 per cent, of Britain s protein needs could be supplied in this. way.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 26, 29 November 1948, Page 4
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142Grass For Humans? Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 26, 29 November 1948, Page 4
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