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Microprot
Impact of microplastics originating from formula preparation on protein digestion in infant digestion models: Microplastics (MPs) of various morphologies and sizes have been detected in the environment, posing a threat to food safety and human health. The highest reported MP concentration is found in foods processed in plastic packaging. MP exposure is more prevalent in infants due to the use of polypropylene-based products in formula preparation. The goal of the EU-funded Microprot project is to investigate the effect of MPs originating from plastic packaging on protein digestion in adults and infants. The specific objectives include a comparison of cow’s milk protein digestion in the presence of MPs in adult and infant digestion models and a digestion study of infant formulas in the presence of MPs in infant digestion models.
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Knowledge Gaps
Characteristics of plastic-general
Fate and behavior within an organism
Chronic or long-term effects, multiple forms and/or sources
Human toxicity
Consumer exposure
