“World’s first” cultivated fish fillets served up in Israel

In the past two years, Israel’s Steakholder Foods (formerly MeaTech 3D) has brought us a lab-grown steak and lab-grown Wagyu beef morsels. Now, it has produced what it says are the world’s first whole fillets of cultivated fish … grouper, to be precise… Continue reading “World’s first” cultivated fish fillets served up in Israel

Newly developed test allows for quick onsite salmonella detection

Salmonella bacteria are responsible for the most common type of food poisoning, which can cause people to become quite ill. A new test, however, is able to detect the microbes’ presence in food faster and easier than ever before.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Newly developed test allows for quick onsite salmonella detection

Newly developed test allows for quick onsite salmonella detection

Salmonella bacteria are responsible for the most common type of food poisoning, which can cause people to become quite ill. A new test, however, is able to detect the microbes’ presence in food faster and easier than ever before.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Newly developed test allows for quick onsite salmonella detection

Hungry for power? Scientists create an edible rechargeable battery

Although it’s generally not a good idea to swallow batteries, ingestible medical electronic devices often have batteries in them. A new type of battery could make such devices safer to use, as it’s made entirely of edible ingredients.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Hungry for power? Scientists create an edible rechargeable battery

Engineers 3D print record-breaking 7-ingredient cooked cheesecake

We might soon replace our stovetops, ovens, and microwaves with 3D printers after mechanical engineers from Columbia University successfully created a cooked slice of cheesecake made from a record-breaking seven ingredients.Continue ReadingCategory: 3D… Continue reading Engineers 3D print record-breaking 7-ingredient cooked cheesecake

Artificial tongue may help build better chocolate

Few can deny that one of life’s greatest gustatory pleasures is that first silky smooth release of fat, sugar and cocoa that comes after biting into a favorite piece of chocolate. While many of us might prefer to keep this sensation in the realm of cul… Continue reading Artificial tongue may help build better chocolate

Tongue-zapping spoon claimed to boost the flavor of foods

Some people feel that their food isn’t quite tasty enough unless it had added salt, sugar or MSG. The SpoonTEK spoon offers a healthier alternative, as it reportedly boosts the perceived flavor of foods by harmlessly zapping its user’s tastebuds.Contin… Continue reading Tongue-zapping spoon claimed to boost the flavor of foods