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BBC World Service – The Food Chain, The man taking on fast food
Carlo Petrini is leading a food revolution – one that fights to protect local, traditional ingredients and farming methods in the face of a standardised, industrialised food system. From a protest against a McDonald’s in the heart of Rome, to … Continue reading
Food Artist Uses Toast as Her Canvas for Edible Masterpieces
By Emma Taggart on April 26, 2021 Since it’s the most important meal of the day, many of us are pretty particular about how we like our breakfast. Toast is a staple for most, but for Japanese designer Manami Sasaki, … Continue reading
Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good | The Conversation
Caitlin Clark Ph.D. Candidate in Food Science, Colorado State University Sauerkraut, sourdough, beer…and chocolate? They’re all fermented foods that rely on microbes of various types to transform the flavor of their raw ingredients into something totally different. Whether baked … Continue reading
Dad-of-six charms the internet with meal tips
Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by “doing it tough”. Watch: Dad-of-six charms the internet with meal tips
How the food you eat affects your gut
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut … Continue reading
What ‘Black Magic’ goes into making Marmite? | Food Unwrapped
Kate is on the search for the top secret knowledge of how Marmite and other yeast extracts are made, which takes her to a factory in the UK to see the whole process. But she’s not going to uncover the … Continue reading
Why is Eucalyptus in So Many Different Things? | Food Unwrapped
Kate Quilton is confused how eucalyptus as an ingredient is present in both cleaning products AND food. Something has to be going on with this mysterious ingredient. Food Unwrapped Series 6
World’s oldest industrial-scale brewery: 3000 BC – ScienceBlog.com
A team of American and Egyptian archaeologists excavating at the site of Abydos in southern Egypt has uncovered evidence of the world’s oldest known industrial-scale beer production facility. The ancient complex, more than 5,000 years old, had the capacity to produce enough … Continue reading
Why is Risotto Rice More Expensive Than Regular Rice? | Food Unwrapped
Jimmy investigates the confusing difference in price between regular rice and risotto rice. Why is this Italian speciality so much more expensive?
GMWatch mythbuster exposes UK government misinformation on gene editing | The New Dark Age
Just over three weeks into the consultation the “Explainer” suddenly seemed to disappear from DEFRA’s website, possibly as a result of complaints. UK farm and environment ministry DEFRA published an “Explainer” document on gene editing as a guide for members … Continue reading
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