animal protein
Refers to protein derived from animal sources, often used in nutritional, dietary, or food contexts.
Animal protein is abundant in meat and fish.
For good health, it is important to consume a balanced amount of animal and plant protein.
Compound of 動物性 (どうぶつせい, 'animal-derived') and 蛋白 (たんぱく, 'protein'). The reading たんぱく for 蛋白 is a Sino-Japanese on'yomi.