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Benefits of Farming Crickets: A Sustainable and Nutrient-Dense Protein Source
In addition to having a carbon footprint thousands of times smaller than that of beef, crickets are also more nutritious! But will consumers be able to transition from thinking of the insects as pests to thinking of them as a delicious...
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Alternative Protein Sources: Micro Algae and Cricket Flour
Micro algae is the grime we are used to seeing in fish tanks and other aquatic environments. It could also be an important ingredient in future foods. Learn about the nutrients in micro algae and about it's many food-use potentials. Lab...
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Turning Tofu Wastewater into a Consumer Beverage
A few additional ingredients and some chemistry is needed to ferment soy whey into Sachi alcohol. Let's explore how it works and see how people react to the final product. Lab Food part 7/9
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The Significance of Rice in Culture
Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West. Rice part 3/5
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How are Easter Eggs made?! | Maddie Moate
Have you ever wondered how EASTER EGGS are made?! I visited the lovely chocolatiers at 'Chococo' in Dorset to find out! I had so much fun making my own chocolate 'Ocean Egg' (complete with chocolate turtles and starfish hidden on the...
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The Importance and Resurgence of Barley
In this video, we explore the fascinating history and significance of barley. We learn about how this grain played important roles in various native and early cultures, and how it managed to survive and thrive throughout centuries. We...
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Reusing and Reconsidering Food Waste
People throw away tons of food every year, but what if that waste could be converted into another tasty food product? Learn how one scientist is turning tofu whey into wine! Lab Food part 6/9
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How to Cook Khorasan Wheat
Learn how to cook a soup and a salad with Khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat part 5/5
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Food in Space
Learn about the International Space Station's menu. From the early days of pureed beef and vegetables in toothpaste-like tubes to the modern era of freeze-dried meals and international cuisine, we learn about the challenges and...
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Cooking Techniques and History
Cooking is a word used to describe how we prepare food using heat. Learn about different methods of cooking such roasting, baking, boiling, frying, steaming, smoking, and the chemical reactions involved in the processes. Understand how...
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The Nutritional Benefits of Spelt
This video breaks down the nutrient, mineral, and vitamin content of spelt, emphasizing its high fiber content, which aids in digestion and nutrient absorption. Spelt part 2/5
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Barley: Why It's a Super Grain
This video discusses the nutritional benefits of barley, an ancient grain known for its superior value across continents and millennia. The video highlights various aspects of barley's nutritional profile, such as its high fiber content,...
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Uses for Amaranth
For centuries, amaranth has been consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes and used externally to treat a variety of rashes and wounds. Learn about the many uses for amaranth. Amaranth part 3/5
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Disappearance and Rediscovery of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the journey and various names of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that has traveled across continents and acquired different monikers. It highlights the importance of preserving and protecting not just this grain, but...
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How to Cook Rice
Learn how to make mango rice pudding and a refreshing rice beverage. Rice part 5/5
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Where Quinoa Grows
Quinoa is a versatile and hearty crop that grows easily in low-nutrient soil. Peru and Bolivia produce most of the world's quinoa, but learn how this popular grain is spreading to other areas of the world and maybe even to outer space!...
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Exploring Sustainable Food Solutions
As the climate changes and the human population continues to grow, we will need to reimagine food ingredients and production. Learn which new ingredients you might have in your future kitchen and visit a lab where this food is made. Lab...
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How to Cook Barley
Learn a couple recipes for barley salad and barley soup. Barley part 5/5
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What Makes Quinoa a Superfood
Quinoa is considered a superfood, meaning it has very high nutritional value. Learn about the variety of vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients found in quinoa and the benefit they have for our bodies. Quinoa part 2/5
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The Health Benefits of Teff
Learn about the nutrient profile of this tiny grain and the benefits it has for our bodies. Teff part 2/5
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The Health Benefits of Maize
Maize contains many nutrients that keep our digestive and other body systems functioning properly. Learn about the nutrient profile of maize and how it's helpful for our bodies. Maize part 2/5
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How to Cook Quinoa
Like many grains, quinoa is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Learn how to cook quinoa and how to make a few quinoa-based dishes. Quinoa part 5/5
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Millet Production and World Hunger
This video discusses the importance of millet in addressing hunger and malnutrition globally. It highlights India and China as the top producers of millet, but also mentions the decline in millet production and consumption in India. The...
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The Mechanics of Induction Cooking
An induction cooker is a modern and energy-efficient cookware that uses magnetic induction instead of fire to cook food. It operates by creating a magnetic field that heats up the pot through currents, resulting in faster and more...