Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites

Egg white powder is a very widely used food ingredient, which means that a lot of hens have to be raised on a lot of farms, consuming a lot of feed and producing a lot of waste. There may soon be a greener alternative, however, thanks to a fungus which… Continue reading Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites

Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites

Egg white powder is a very widely used food ingredient, which means that a lot of hens have to be raised on a lot of farms, consuming a lot of feed and producing a lot of waste. There may soon be a greener alternative, however, thanks to a fungus which… Continue reading Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites

Nanocellulose used to remove microplastics from water

While no one likes seeing plastic waste floating in our waterways, tiny unseen “microplastic” particles are also a threat to the aquatic environment – and to human health. A new study now suggests that a material known as nanocellulose could be used to… Continue reading Nanocellulose used to remove microplastics from water