Tag: Food

Even jellyfish have culinary potential. But those undergoing radio- or chemotherapy often lose their sense of taste and smell. Enter a Swiss startup aiming to support those affected, in the process reducing the risk of malnutrition and helping cancer patients rediscover their love of food. An olfactory kit first establishes which aromas and scents patients can still perceive and...

Crispy cutlery and edible cups make a good snack for those on the go. But there are healthier options out there. A startup in the metropolitan area of Munich has taken a well-known high-protein, high-fibre meal and turned it into a drink. Its patent-pending process will see organic porridge turned into a liquid dish. Enzymes break down the starch...

Spirit production provides furniture in Scotland. And as another Scottish startup discovered, whisky by-products can also help reduce overfishing. The team uses distillery waste water to manufacture Omega-3s. Wild fish are known to be a rich source of the fatty acids, but they actually acquire them by eating algae. The team used the waste from whisky distillation (including barley)...

Chickpeas double as a coffee alternative. Capsule machines are increasingly used for a quick, authentic caffeine hit, with natural capsules helping reduce waste. But now a Munich-based startup has developed a compact new machine that makes do without them. Two levers make it a breeze for users. Push the horizontal one in and the grounds enter the portafilter. Compress...

Melting ‘pinecones’ provide safeguards against wildfires. A new sensor created by a Norwegian startup, meanwhile, ensures that food or medication preserves its integrity for as long as possible when transported by the cold chain. The measuring device is fitted to palettes, packages or containers. Integrated into an IoT platform, it wirelessly transmits the data it captures on temperature, light...

In Africa, group buying is making fresh produce more affordable. Meanwhile, a new startup in Germany is aiming to provide warm meals to those in financial need, while simultaneously reducing food waste in canteens. Students or those on a tight budget register on the app. After vetting, they can request food each day from a nearby canteen for a...

Wasabi supports memory and chilli has anti-inflammatory properties. Now a research team in Japan is taking a closer look at cardamom seeds. In a study with human lung cells and a simulated viral infection, they established that an extract made with hot water could have antiviral effects. The bioactive component in the cardamom extract, known as 1.8 cineole, activates...

Wastewater from soybean production can provide fodder for fish. Meantime, a university research team from the US has been experimenting with wastewater from beer and potato production, as the sodium acetate it contains is a carbon compound offering a low-cost alternative to glucose. Like glucose, it can be a carbon source for the protein-rich microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana. The team...