01 Nov 2019 --- Mycoprotein, the fungi-derived and protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, is seeing renewed interest for its potential in the sports nutrition field. The nutrient also appeals to an increasingly mainstream crowd seeking alternatives to animal-derived products. This is according to Tim Finnigan, Chief Scientific Officer of Quorn, who spoke to NutritionInsight about how the perception of plant-based diets is changing – they no longer seem to be the sole purview of peripheral social groups.