About Quorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Quorn products made from?

All Quorn products are made with mycoprotein, a versatile, vegetable protein.

What is Mycoprotein?

Mycoprotein is the ingredient common to all Quorn products. Mycoprotein is a healthy meat-free form of high quality protein and is also a good source of dietary fibre. It is naturally low in fat and saturated fat.

Are Quorn™ foods healthy?

Yes. The mycoprotein used to make Quorn™ foods is a good source of quality protein and dietary fibre, has zero cholesterol and is low in fat - especially saturated fat.

Quorn™ foods are also satisfying. In addition to their strong nutritional profile, Quorn™ foods have a lower energy density compared to their meat equivalents. They are believed to have a positive effect on satiety, so you feel full on fewer calories. Feeling satisfied with few calories may lead to less food intake and easier weight management.

How do I cook Quorn™ foods?

Quorn is so easy to use. Quorn foods can be cooked using an oven, grill, stove or microwave. They can be prepared in a similar fashion to the way you do meat and poultry, but often in much quicker time. They're delicious, tasty and easy to prepare. Click on the cooking made easy page for more tips...

Can I use Quorn products as part of my weight controlled diet?

Yes you can. Many Quorn products are low in fat and low in saturated fat. So you can enjoy your favourite meals with less calories and lower fat.

Is Quorn a suitable alternative to meat for my vegetarian teenager?

The main ingredient in Quorn is mycoprotein, which is a high quality meat free protein. It has all the essential amino acids you'd find in others proteins like beef or chicken.

Is Quorn low in Saturated fat

Many Quorn products are low in saturated fat.

Do Quorn products contain genetically modified ingredients?

The main component of all Quorn products is mycoprotein, which is not soya-based, but is a member of the mushroom family. This is grown and harvested under strict quality controls and we can therefore reassure you that it is not a product of genetic manipulation. All of the other ingredients used are purchased by us to a specification which requires that they are not genetically modified. We are working with our suppliers to ensure that this specification continues to be met.

Why are certain Quorn products not available in some stores?

Unfortunately, we can not influence any individual stores to stock our products. Instead, we can only make recommendations to each Head Office that they do so. If you continue having difficulty in obtaining Quorn products we suggest that you contact the manager at your local store and make your request to them directly.

In which countries are Quorn products available?

Quorn products are currently available in the UK, USA, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands and Australia

I've been on holiday and found Quorn products on the menu - but the country for availability is not mentioned on the website.

If you are able to purchase Quorn products in stores/restaurants other than the countries listed on the website please be aware Marlow Foods have not been involved in the overseas distribution of these products.

Are Quorn products ok for my baby?

Quorn products are perfectly safe for children and babies but because of the high energy requirements demanded by the rapidly growing child, we do not recommend that Quorn products replace meat totally in the diet of young children and babies (less than 3 years old) because of their low energy densities(number of calories per gram) and satiating (satisfaction of appetite) effects. However as part of a well balanced diet Quorn products are perfectly safe to introduce to young children in small amounts.

Are Quorn products suitable for a Halal (Muslim Religion) diet?

A number of our products have been approved by The Halal Food authority - the packaging for these products now carries the Halal logo.

Are Quorn products suitable for a Kosher (Jewish Religion) diet?

At the present time we cannot claim Kosher status for any Quorn product. Consultations with Manchester Beth Din have indicated that mycoprotein is almost certainly Kosher but we cannot guarantee that the other ingredients used in product manufacture are too. In addition whether the product is Kosher Parve or Kosher Dairy should be considered.

Are Quorn products suitable for a Vegan Diet?

No. Since all Quorn products contain a small amount of egg white, and most also contain milk ingredients, they are not suitable for vegans.

How many Quorn products are there?

There are over 100 different Quorn products to choose from.

What is your postal address?

Our address is:
Consumer Care
Marlow Foods Ltd
Station Road
Stokesley
North Yorks
TS9 7AB