CultureAugust 13, 2026
psyllium
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Definition
A fiber-rich plant material derived from the husks of Plantago seeds, used in this context as a base ingredient for mycelium fermentation.
Etymology
The word comes from the Greek 'psyllion', meaning 'fleabane' or 'flea-plant', because the tiny, dark seeds of the plant resemble fleas.
In the news
The article mentions psyllium as a core substrate that Millow grows its mycelium on to create meat-like, minimally processed food products.
Millow raises $2.3m, gears up for commercial launch of minimally processed alt meat
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