Israeli start-up SavorEat has developed an automated, closed system that 3D prints and cooks plant-based meat alternatives for foodservice. “This robot can replace manufacturing practices,” CEO Racheli Vizman tells FoodNavigator. The start-up has developed a ‘robot’ for foodservice that appears to do it all: personalise and 3D print plant-based meat alternatives, before grilling them according […]
Researchers have examined the potential for black soldier fly larvae fat to partially substitute butter in cakes, cookies and waffles. Insects are touted for their nutritional benefits and low environmental footprint. Selected varieties, such as crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms, are high in protein, fat and fibre, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, and […]
High sugar content is the most significant deterrent for people when making healthy food choices – overriding fat and salt, according to a new study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The study results showed that when deciding on the healthiness of items, sugar was significantly the most important macronutrient for participants, […]
A study published in the BMJ suggests that strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories. The researchers recruited 234 overweight and obese adults for a “run-in” phase, with the goal of losing about 12% of their weight over 10 weeks. Their diets were low-calorie and had moderate amounts […]
It will soon be very easy to spot just how much sugar is in your food. Health Canada has ordered companies to change the labelling on food products in order to make it easier for consumers to know what they are eating. Instead of listing ingredients solely by amount, manufacturers will have to put foods […]
