At the beginning of the semester, I thought of food as just nourishment and a way to bring people together. My original reflection focused on how food gives us energy and unites people worldwide since everyone needs to eat. It was my own personal perspective, but after taking this class, …
Heat-Resistant Tomatoes Article Critique
I chose an article titled “Heartier Heinz?” How Scientists Are Learning to Help Tomatoes Beat the Heat,” published on November 11, 2024. The story focuses on how researchers are developing heat-resistant tomato varieties to address challenges from climate change. These advancements aim to protect tomato yields as extreme temperatures become …
Nestle Sustainability Programs
A food company that has a sustainable program is Nestle. The program is drive by a CSV strategy, which stands for “Creating Shared Value”. This program focuses on the long-term success of the company and how this can also provide benefits for society and the environment. Some of the elements …
Bioengineered Food Ingredients in Yogurt
A food product I found that contains a GMO ingredient is Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt. I believe that the label serves its purpose. It says that it contains “Bioengineered Food Ingredients” in bold print on the back of the label of the entire package and on the individual …
Peet’s Coffee: Responsibly Sourced?
At my family’s house, we usually have Peet’s Coffee on hand. On the side of the Peet’s Coffee package, there is a small statement about the coffee being responsibly sourced. It states “Sourcing with Impact, 100% Responsibly Sourced per Enveritas Standards. Learn more at peets.com/impact”. This statement sounds very nice, …
Inulin as New Allergy Treatment
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that inulin could be a new treatment for food allergies. Inulin is a naturally occurring plant fiber found in over 36,000 plant species. Because it is a prebiotic, it is also used as a dietary supplement to increase fiber or …
Executive Summary of Legislative and Regulatory Suggestions
Hello Governor, I believe that society and government regulations can help aid the fight against the obesity epidemic in our state. I don’t think that all the blame for obesity falls on the individuals with the disease. There are many different external factors that play a role in this problem. …
Edible Beef Tallow Candle
There are lots of weird recipes in the ever evolving world of molecular gastronomy. One example that I found that may be practical are edible candles. In a restaurant in London, England, the bread is served with a candle made from beef fat, gelatin, spices, and vinegar. When guests first …
My Relationship with Food
Food consumption can be influenced by a variety of factors. For as much as food is part of a person’s life, I feel like there is not enough conversation about the relationship people have with food. Since we interact with food so much, disordered eating can become common and not …
Food is an essential part of life
Whether we realize it or not, food plays an important role in every human being. Food excites me because it brings back memories and also restores energy. I have always been one to get hangry, but once I have some food in my body I tend to feel much better. …