My view on food has changed a good amount over the semester. Between classes like Contemporary Issues in Food Science and the Philosophy of Food, I have gained a lot of new knowledge on the food system and food in general. Originally, I saw food from more of a …
“Contains a Bioengineered Food Ingredient”
The product I found is called a David bar. It is a newly released protein bar that is very sought after due to its high protein-to-calorie ratio. The average protein bar has 20g of protein and is 200 calories, While this one has only 150 calories and 28g of protein. …
Single Origin Chocolate
This product I found is called Beyond Good Chocolate does not have an “ethical” food label but claims to be “single-origin chocolate”. In this case, it means that the chocolate can all be traced back to a single producer or that is what they want you to think. This producer …
Does Mustard Contain Peanuts?
Should people with a peanut allergy be considered with peanut butter? Recently, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has made an announcement advising people with peanut allergies to avoid eating food that may have mustard in it, as it might be contaminated with peanuts. This isn’t actually because mustard contains something …
The Fight over Obesity
Obesity has been a growing problem in the last several years, especially in the United States. Yet, obesity is not just a United States problem (although the United States is the most obese) but a global problem. Several other countries have tried various strategies to combat the obesity epidemic. …
Blueberry fish eggs
Maybe not the craziest molecular gastronomy recipe ever, but I found a recipe for blueberry caviar that sounds good. To make blueberry caviar blueberries, sugar, and white wine are mixed over low heat for an hour. It is then drained through a muslin cloth overnight. The resulting mixture is then …
I am what I eat
A lot can be learned from someone based on the way they eat. My eating habits have been slowly changing since I was young. All of these different habits and reasons for them have made me into the person I am today. When I was young, my dad …
The Individuality of Food
Food, to me, means a lot more than just something that provides nutrition. Food can help bring friends and family together over a nice meal. I think food is meant to be enjoyed and also provide proper nutrition. The best food to me can meet both of those standards. It …