As someone who’s been interested in food for a long time, I came into this class knowing some things we talked about. One aspect I had was a good understanding in was the agricultural aspect of foods. I’ve had the chance to learn about the green revolution and have had …
Sustainability Goals for Mars
Mars is globally known for their candy and pet products. As of 2017, they have launched a sustainability program that primarily focuses on the people they interact with and the use of cleaner energies. Following in the footsteps of the UN’s Sustainability Goals, Mars has put in billions into converting …
Tilapia Fillet
365 Whole Foods Market has several products with ethical labels. One of these is their tilapia fillet. This product uses a “responsibly farmed” label on the front of the bags. To be a responsibly farmed product means to use practices considerate to environmental sustainability, animal health, the well being of …
Soy And Pork Mislabeling Incident
Dearborn Brand Sausage is undergoing a recall for their ready-to-eat wieners that were produced on August 7th, 2024. Dearborn Brand is a meat-based production company. This company is a family business that has been around for over 75 years that focuses mainly on franks, sausages, and hams. One their site, …
Some Real Funky Cheese
Casu Marzu is a strange, Italian cheese. It’s a cultural dish that originates from Sardinia. Made from sheep’s milk and a unique aging process. Instead of letting the cheese sit in an enclosed space to become more flavorful, Casu Marzu is left outside to be swarmed with piophila casei, cheese …
Food Makes Up You
You are what you eat. A saying that’s been around for a very long time. That doesn’t mean if you eat exclusively burgers, you’ll become one. What does it mean then? I believe it has to do with your upbringing. The many things you eat can explain social standing, places …
The Power of Food
I think food is the most extraordinarily unique necessity we have as human beings. Not only does it provide us with energy, but food also gives us a variety of emotions and connection opportunities. Categorized by all sorts of properties like nutrition, color, culture, flavor, etc. From rations of crackers …