Edible holograms could someday decorate foods
Holograms are everywhere, from driver's licenses to credit cards to product packaging. And now, edible holograms could someday enhance foods. Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a laser-based method to print nanostructured holograms on d.....»»
Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants
West African cuisine is known for its distinct ingredients and flavors, often including a diverse range of plant foods. A traditional meal comprises a starchy staple cooked in a pot, served with a sauce prepared from vegetables, fish or meat. It is o.....»»
New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes
New research finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in d.....»»
Air fryer Buffalo chicken tenders are predictably good
There are some foods that are exceptionally difficult to screw up. We've covered some of them in AirFryDay. Things like crispy cheese or mini mozz sticks, or really anything cheesy, I guess. I'd argue chicken tenders fall into this category. S.....»»
Secret to keeping ice cream creamy (not crunchy) might be plant-based nanocrystals
New research could also help preserve other frozen foods, donated organs, and tissues. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when ice crystals form and make your ice cream all crunchy? Scientists at the University of Tennessee found that plant c.....»»
Plant-based nanocrystals could be the secret to preventing crunchy ice cream
New research could also help preserve other frozen foods, donated organs, and tissues. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when ice crystals form and make your ice cream all crunchy? Scientists at the University of Tennessee found that plant c.....»»
Greenhouse study confirms flood-tolerant varieties of soy
If you've ever looked at food labels in your local grocery store, you've probably seen soy listed as an ingredient. Even though soy is widespread in our foods, that doesn't make the production of soy any easier for growers. One challenge facing soy g.....»»
Researchers design holographic lenses based on plasma
Holograms are three-dimensional (3D) images produced by interfering beams of light that reflect physical objects or photographs. In recent years, they were introduced in a variety of settings, for instance to enhance employee training or create more.....»»
Stackable "holobricks" can make giant 3D images
Researchers have developed a new method to display highly realistic holographic images using 'holobricks' that can be stacked together to generate large-scale holograms......»»
Plant scientists use new tools for better food crops
With millions facing hunger around the world, Flinders University researchers are looking into novel properties of edible plants which could enhance future food crop production......»»
Is Thrive Market Safe?
Thrive Market is growing, and it seems to be mentioned everywhere when you are looking for foods that fit a certain diet, have a specific certification, or help with certain health issues. However, if you’ve never used the company before, it might.....»»
Edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic boasts higher tensile strength than petroleum-based plastic
Disposal of food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution worldwide. More than 350 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, and 85% of the garbage dumped in the oceans is plastic, according to estimates. Brazil is the four.....»»
Air fryer peanut butter and jelly roll-up recipe from viral TikTok is a tasty snack for kids
The air fryer, in my humble — but well-informed — opinion, is best-used as tool to reach two distinct ends: perfectly roasting foods and providing convenience. That in mind, I feel a viral recipe for an air-fried PB&J roll-ups is n.....»»
Amazon Opens First Whole Foods Equipped With Cashierless Technology
Amazon has brought its cashierless Just Walk Out technology to a Whole Foods store for the first time, allowing customers to shop and leave the store with their items without having to interact with any kind of cashier. The Verge adds: The revamped s.....»»
The first Whole Foods with Amazon"s Just Walk Out shopping tech opens in Washington D.C.
Amazon as promised has brought its Just Walk Out technology to a Whole Foods store in Washington D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood......»»
Researchers find hybrid metabolism in fermented food microbe
Lactic acid bacteria are essential in creating fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and sauerkraut. Certain strains are also used as probiotics to improve human gut health......»»
Reframing the controversial bushmeat trade: Who determines which foods are appropriate for consumption?
As debates have raged on throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—from lockdowns, to mask mandates, to vaccinations—experts have sought to pinpoint the origins of the virus. Most research has centered on Wuhan, China, where the first cases of COVID-19 we.....»»
European diets need to change to reduce climate impact
The amount of poultry in European diets isn't conducive to an optimal circular food system, which prioritizes crops that produce healthy foods while reducing or reusing waste streams, a new Cornell University research finds......»»
Immigration patterns are reflected in Facebook data on popular foods and drinks
Researchers have developed a novel strategy for using Facebook data to measure cultural similarity between countries, revealing associations between immigration patterns and people's food and drink interests. Carolina Vieira of the Max Planck Institu.....»»
Chicken salad recall issued over dangerous bacteria contamination
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can contaminate all types of foods. Once it shows up in routine testing, products are recalled from stores if the manufacturer still sells them. That’s what would’ve happened with Simply Fresh Mar.....»»
Sorghum and other drought-tolerant cereal crops can provide better nutrition and more sustainable agriculture
One of the biggest factors in determining the health of humans and the environment is the foods that we grow and consume. While there have been many efforts over the years to define sustainable diets and to try to get people all over the world the pr.....»»