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100-calorie foods.
“A breakdown of 100-calorie foods, from one spoonful of peanut butter to 100 radishes.” ~ learn more
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thoughts of food
Seed catalog throws tantrum after listing GMO tomato by accident.
This relates to the recently-approved Purple Tomato. “Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company had an intriguing offer in its 2024 catalog: a tomato seed it called Purple Galaxy. However, what the Missouri-based non-GMO seed supplier didn’t seem to realize is that […]
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Purple Tomato seeds start shipping to home gardeners.
It’s a bio-engineered plant that yields purple colored tomatoes with extra anti-oxidants. This newsletter first linked to a write-up about the company in September 2021, so it’s cool to see it start shipping. “Seeds are available at www.norfolkhealthyproduce.com. Packets of 10 high […]
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Algae cooking oil.
This seems novel. It’s supported by Chef Daniel Humm, the chef behind Eleven Madison Park who turned his restaurant vegan and managed to keep his three Michelin stars. “Cooking oils are comprised of different fats, but not all fats are […]
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Anti-cruelty law that gives pigs more space could raise ham, bacon prices.
“The law was fought all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, but starting this month, farmers across the country must abide by the regulation, passed in 2018, which requires them to provide more space for breeding pigs in their […]
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Are we heading for a shortage of cocoa?
“Heavier-than-usual rainfall during the past three to six months in the main cocoa-producing countries of West Africa … could impact the chocolate industry due to a shortage of its main ingredient…” ~ learn more
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Why Tic-Tacs can claim to be sugar-free.
It’s not because they have no sugar. It’s because they’re formulated with just the right amount of sugar to round down to zero and make the claim. ~ learn more
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The surprising reason there are so many Thai restaurants in America.
According to the data in this article, there’s about 1 Mexican restaurant for every 666 Mexican-Americans in the US. Meanwhile, there’s 1 Thai restaurant for every 56 Thai-Americans. What explains this 10x difference in restaurant prevalence? The Thai Government. ~ learn more
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Panera’s caffeine-infused lemonade.
I just learned of this product called Charged Lemonade, which is “charged” with caffeine — 260mg in a 20-ounce serving. A couple people with extreme sensitivity to caffeine died after drinking. There is a big lawsuit. “Whether Charged Lemonade will […]
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Are acai bowls healthy?
From the excellent health and nutrition content team at Nutrisense. “Acai bowls have surged in popularity in the health and wellness community, celebrated for their vibrant appearance and perceived nutritional benefits. But how healthy can acai bowls really be, and […]