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  2. Potassium in biology - Wikipedia

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    Potassium is the main intracellular ion for all types of cells, while having a major role in maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance. [1][2] Potassium is necessary for the function of all living cells and is thus present in all plant and animal tissues. It is found in especially high concentrations within plant cells, and in a mixed diet ...

  3. Fusarium venenatum - Wikipedia

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    Fusarium venenatum intended for use in Quorn products is grown under aerobic conditions in culture vessels by what is known as the 'Quorn Process'. The vessels are composed of two vertical cylinders around 50 metres (160 ft) high, connected to one another at their top and bottom so as to form a continuous loop with a volume of about 150 cubic metres (5,300 cu ft).

  4. Mycoprotein - Wikipedia

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    Mycoprotein (lit. "protein from fungus"), also known as mycelium-based protein or fungal protein, is a form of single-cell protein derived from fungi for human consumption. [1] Though these products derived from mycoprotein often are referred to as plant-based, this assortment is per definition wrong as the fungal kingdom, including mushroom ...

  5. Potassium - Wikipedia

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    Potassium is a chemical element; it has symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. It is a silvery white metal that is soft enough to easily cut with a knife. [8] Potassium metal reacts rapidly with atmospheric oxygen to form flaky white potassium peroxide in only seconds of exposure.

  6. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    creosote bush, gobernadora, larreastat [4] Larrea tridentata, Larrea divaricata[4] Liver damage, [3][4][5] kidney problems, [4] Hypotension in cancer patients [3] Chinese herbal mixtures. Heavy metal poisoning [5] Coltsfoot. coughwort, farfarae folium leaf, foalswort [4] Tussilago farfara.

  7. 20 Foods That Are Loaded With Potassium (No, It's Not Just ...

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    Apricots. “ Apricots are a source of potassium, and dried apricots have more potassium,” says Parris. “When foods are dried, the volume is smaller, and the nutrients are more concentrated ...

  8. Quorn - Wikipedia

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    Quorn is a brand of meat substitute products. Quorn originated in the UK and is sold primarily in Europe, but is available in 11 countries. The brand is owned by parent company Monde Nissin. [1] Quorn is sold as both a cooking ingredient and as a meat substitute used in a range of prepackaged meals.

  9. Potassium chloride (medical use) - Wikipedia

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    Potassium chloride, also known as potassium salt, is used as a medication to treat and prevent low blood potassium. [2] Low blood potassium may occur due to vomiting, diarrhea, or certain medications. [3] The concentrated version should be diluted before use. [2] It is given by slow injection into a vein or by mouth.