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Milk vs. Plant-Based: Healthier Option?
Plant-based milk alternatives have been gaining popularity in recent years, with many people opting for them as a healthier and more ethical alternative to traditional
Exploring Acceptance of Insects as Food
Insects have been approved as food in the EU, but a recent study conducted by researchers at the Technical University of Berlin has found that
Soybeans Taste Like Pork
Moolec Science, a start-up company, has developed a new method to give plant-based proteins the taste of meat. The company has genetically integrated pig proteins
Artificial Photosynthesis Generates Protein from CO?
In a bid to address the growing concern of food security and environmental sustainability, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a
Tasty Meat Alternative: Mealworms
Insects have been touted as a sustainable protein source for the future, but many people are put off by the idea of eating bugs. However,
Less Protein Absorption from Plant-Based Meat
Plant-based meat alternatives are becoming increasingly popular, but a recent study from Ohio State University has found that the protein in these products is not
Yellow Mealworm Powder Deemed Safe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed UV-treated powder from yellow mealworms as safe for consumption. This protein-rich powder could soon be available in
Medication Simulates Exercise Without Movement
A new weight loss medication has been developed that tricks the body into thinking it is training for a marathon. The drug, called SLU-PP-332, could
Vegetarians at Higher Risk of Hip Fractures
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Leeds has found that vegetarians are more likely to suffer from hip fractures than those
EU approves two insect species as food
The European Union (EU) has recently approved grain beetle larvae and house crickets as food, with applications for other insect species still pending. According to
