ASSESSMENT OF THE RAW MATERIAL BASE OF THE SIBERIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT FOR PLANT PROTEIN PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT

The objective of the study is to comprehensively assess the raw material base for plant protein production in the Siberian Federal District of the Russian Federation. Objectives: to study the current state of plant protein production; to assess the potential of various crops as sources of plant protein; to develop practical recommendations for the use of the existing raw material base. The study included a comprehensive analysis of various plant raw materials cultivated in the Siberian Federal District of the Russian Federation and suitable for organizing the industrial production of plant protein. The main agricultural crops traditionally grown in the region and possessing high protein potential are considered: legumes (beans, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, peas) and oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower). The existing information on raw materials containing plant protein was studied and systematized, as well as a comprehensive analysis of the raw material base, which includes an assessment of the biochemical composition, agroeconomic indicators and the potential of raw materials as a source of functional food protein isolate. The selection of crops for detailed analysis was based on three key criteria: plant protein content, harvest volumes and economic accessibility (price category). A detailed comparative analysis is presented, including data on protein content, amino acid profile, digestibility, fat content, fiber, as well as data on crop acreage and the economic component of raw materials. The analysis revealed that the Siberian Federal District possesses significant and diverse potential for increasing plant protein production. Soybeans, rapeseed, and peas are the most promising crops, based on a combination of biochemical, agronomic, and economic factors. The findings and conclusions have practical significance for the food industry, which is focused on creating fortified products, functional foods, and alternatives to animal proteins. The study contributes to the scientific substantiation of regional agro-industrial development strategies and can serve as a basis for further research in plant-based processing technologies and the development of new high-protein food products.