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Plant proteins are "incomplete"(ie lack specific aminoacids)
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Usual dietary combinations of proteins are complete : specific food proteins may be low in specific aminoacids.
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Plant proteins are not as "good" as animal proteins.
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Quality depends on the source and dietary mixture of plant proteins: can be equivalent to high-quality animal proteins.
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Plant proteins are not well digested
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Digestibility can vary according to source and food preparation: digestibility can be high.
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Proteins from different plant foods must be consumed together in the same meal to achieve high nutritional value.
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Proteins do not need to be consumed at the same time, the balance over the day is of greater importance.
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