The notably crisp texture of vegetables that have undergone the pickling process is more than just culinary art. Pickling science involves adding value to food through fermentation, which also enhances the taste. Pickling, in simple terms, is the steeping of edibles in solutions rich in either alcohol, acid or salt (sometimes sugar). The primary, or…
Edible water pods seem like an idea straight out of a science fiction novel. Shocker alert: this food innovation has been around since 2014. Imagine yourself gulping down packaged water on a summer afternoon, and being able to eat the bottle too. The described product is not something bizarre, as a commercial variant featured prominently…
If you are sold on vegetable-dense diets, there was probably that one time you wondered if washing pre-packaged salads is right. Prepackaged salad is usually fresh, offers convenience and is ready to eat on short notice. Many people second-guess the safety of the salad bagging process, and occasionally consider giving it a light rinse before…
Irrespective of edible insects benefits being touted by entomology experts, most people would still have reservations about trying out grubby protein. So, the question goes to you: “Would you be patriotic enough to save the planet by embracing insect protein?” Eating bugs as sustainable protein sources may sound strange to people in the global West….
The history of chocolate reveals that the creamy and tasty bars wrapped in foil have a long history. Well, not in today’s familiar form. All products of cacao origin have a rich and storied history that will leave many in awe. The first documented mention of chocolate dates back to the Olmecs, around 1500-400 BC….
