Food Tech
How Sun Noodle Ignited the Love for Ramen in the U.S.
Coffee Flour: One Brilliant Agricultural Innovation
Each year, billions of coffee beans are harvested to make all types of coffee. The process usually includes harvesting, milling and extracting the coffee beans. The surrounding fruit then gets discarded. This discarded fruit is usually called “cherry”. However, it was later found out that these cherries are actually edible, nutritious, contains less caffeine and most importantly, can be processed into flour. And this is deemed as one of the greatest agricultural innovation in our time. Sweet Potato: The Unlikely Savior in Africa
According to Hunger Notes, an estimated 239 million people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from hunger and malnourishment and a total of 925 million worldwide. Ironically, the answer to this pressing concern is not providing enough food but rather, providing the right types of food. The Spaghetti Incident: Your Pasta on the Go!
There’s a lot of variety of this classic Italian staple. Some may enjoy it more with red or white sauce. Whatever the case may be, it is an accepted fact that spaghetti is almost everyone’s favourite. However, unlike other favorites, burger and fries for example, you can never enjoy eating pasta while on the go. Well, not until the Spaghetti Incident, that is. Food Delivery Services May Actually be Healthier
A survey conducted by Butterball discovered that Americans are spending an average of $1,100 on takeout food every year. That’s around $21 on a weekly basis. Moreover, one of four Americans was found to order online at least once a week. According to Newsy, these results were based on a survey of 1,000 people. Cited reasons were mainly laziness and craving for certain type of food. Additionally, Forbes reported that Visa has discovered Americans are going out for lunch an average of twice a week, spending about $936 each year. That’s according to data released from a survey of 1,003 adults across the country. That’s how much takeout food or home-delivery services have been earning. Companies like GrubHub and Seamless make it even easier to satisfy your cravings or have your favourite meal delivered right on your doorstep. A Theory on Why Millennials are Obsessed with Their Food
A sneak peek on the millennial food obsession. Eve Turow, a writer who wrote the book 'A Taste of Generation Yum' tackled the issue on what drives the millennial generation's food choices. Scientists Create New Healthy Peanut
The Olé peanut is resistant to disease and will create bigger crop yields. There is a new peanut variety coming to town. The Olé peanut is the result of a joint effort between the USDA and Oklahoma State University. Fattening Profits and Menu Innovations for Fast Foods in Australia
Australia still hasn’t joined the other countries in their shift for a healthier lifestyle despite alarming results provided by researchers. In a study published by the Guardian, the obesity crisis in Australia is worse than it seems. New evidence shows that 40% of adults are dangerously obese. Beer Jelly: Nutella Spread Too Mainstream For You? Spreadable Beer Is Here, And May Be New Foodie Trend
For those who have based a good portion of their lives on the idea that alcohol shouldn't be consumed before noon, the latest beer jelly release should shake their whole world, as a company in Vermont has just released a series of spreads based on different flavors of this popular beverage. Ice Cream in Ramen Flavors – Soy Sauce or Curry?
The Cup Noodles Museum is celebrating a milestone - its 4 millionth visitor. to celebrate, they are serving ramen flavored ice cream - soy sauce or curry. It also comes with toppings of vegetables or beef. Instagram #FoodPorn Is Illegal According To German Law
Artful, meticulously crafted photos of food are a ubiquitous site on Instagram. It's impossible to scroll through your feed and not come across a picture of something delicious. However, it seems all this #FoodPorn may be illegal according to German law. Breaking Bad Cafes Are Now Open in Europe!
Hardcore fans of the TV series Breaking Bad doesn't need to be sad if it no longer would return on TV because cafes inspired by the show are now open in Istanbul and London. Frequent "Food Shocks" are Expected Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
According to a report released by Global Food Security Program food shocks that typically occurs once every century might likely occur every 30 years or much earlier instead. The researchers presented a plausible worst case scenario where the world’s four major commodity crops – corn, soybean, wheat and rice – falls by 5-7% simultaneously due to severe weather conditions primarily brought about by climate change. There's More to “Mexican Coke” Than Meets the Tongue
More and more people are moving away from artificial and mainstream products. They want to experience real and authentic taste, and they would willingly pay for a higher price. Mexican Coke or some call MexiCoke is among the most sought after "authentic" beverage in America. Bon Appétit Declares SF The Best Food City In The Country
It was only last week when Andrew Knowlton from the Bon Appétit restaurant listed 12 of new San Francisco restaurants to his top 50 new spots around the country, giving it a tie with New York. San Francisco got two entries in this year’s Hot 10 as Knowlton gave a special shout out.
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