At the beginning of the semester, I was asked about what food means to me, and I explained that it was simply a way to de-stress and connect with my family after a busy day. But after a semester of food science and 12 topics related to contemporary issues in …
Cup Noodles
A food product I found that contains the “Bioengineered” label is cup noodles, from brands like Nissin and Maruchan. It has been around for decades, and many people consume them. It is not very healthy however and contains a lot of sodium and carbohydrates while lacking in protein, vitamins and …
Ethical Poultry
Chicken and other poultry products are consumed in the US in high amounts, with data from 2023 showing that 118.7 pounds of chicken was consumed per capita. With so much poultry, people are bound to think about how they can make more ethical food choices while still being able to …
Tree nuts hidden in pastry causes allergic reaction in teen
The article begins by telling the story of Trevor Gartman’s allergic reaction after eating a pastry from Panera Bread. His mother bought him a supposedly nut-free pastry, but it turns out there was a pecan hidden inside the snack. When the teen showed normal allergic symptoms, they went into the …
Ice cream but for winter
A recipe I found involving the use of molecular gastronomy is maple flavored “hot ice cream” using methyl cellulose extracted from plant cellulose. Methyl cellulose is unique as its structure has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. In warmer temperatures, the hydrophobic regions are more pronounced, and it gels up due …
Food – An image of the soul
The way a person consumes food can reveal a lot about their personality, interests and aversions. I am no exception, and my consumption of food has changed throughout my childhood. I was born into a low-middle class household, and that meant we didn’t have much money to spend on food. …
What food means to me
To me, food is a way for me to connect with my family after a busy day. Since both of my parents work full-time jobs, dinner is one of the few times we can socialize with each other. Food also means comfort and pleasure to me. After a day of …