Killing male chicks en masse remains a standard practice in most of the EU. But if we put our detective coats on, we can find many hints that an EU-wide ban could be part of the upcoming revision of the bloc’s animal welfare rules.
Rapeseed is very high in protein. The rapeseed cake, which is left over after the oil is extracted, contains a significant amount of the crucial nutrient. However, because of glucosinolate defence compounds that reduce its nutritional value, there are strong barriers, not least legal ones, to its use as an alternative protein source. A new study may change this.
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Rapeseed is very high in protein. The rape seedcake, which is left over after the oil is extracted, contains a significant amount of the crucial nutrient. However, because of glucosinolate defence compounds that reduce its nutritional value, there are strong barriers, not least legal ones, to its use as an alternative protein source. A new study may change this.