Protein proportion in seitan compared to meat, fish, tempeh, tofu and Quorn. Seitan contains more proteins than meat, fish, tofu or tempeh.

Protein analysis of spelt and wheat as a basis for Bertyn bio seitan

Seitan contains all essential (8) and semi-essential (2) proteins.
Small protein particles are called amino acids. There are 20 types of proteins/amino acids in the human body, eight of which are essential, meaning that the body can’t produce them and must therefore get them from food. Two of these proteins/amino acids are called semi-essential because they cannot be produced in premature babies.

Bertyn makes organic seitan from unprocessed Manitoba wheat as well as from unprocessed Finnish or Italian spelt. Both bio seitans contain the eight essential and two semi-essential proteins.

Difference between proteins in wheat or spelt seitans?

They both contain the eight essential and two semi-essential proteins.

Your hormones, muscles and immune system will thank you for eating either wheat or spelt seitan.

The difference? Organic spelt contains more leucine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and methionine.

Leucine is important for muscle growth and muscle recovery. A chronic leucine deficiency in children leads to low blood sugar levels. Alcohol and drugs use up large amounts of leucine. Phenylalanine forms the basis for adrenaline, noradrenaline en dopamine. These are important for a good mood and have anti-burnout and anti-depressant properties; a dopamine deficiency can lead to Parkinson's disease. Tryptophan, of which larger doses can be found in spelt, is the basis for serotonine that regulates our peace of mind and emotional balance. Methionine is important for eye muscles and helps to remove fatty substances from the blood.