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Scientists Made Protein-Packed Ketchup With Algae. Here’s Why They Did It.
Researchers added microalgae protein to ketchup, boosting its nutrition while discovering exactly how much algae flavor people will tolerate.
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The “protein in everything” trend is rapidly approaching its logically ludicrous endgame. Recently, I wrote about how scientists are using a “gene gun” to shoot pig DNA into produce to create protein-packed lettuce. Now comes word that a separate research team is using algae proteins to create protein-enriched ketchup.
We’re really well on our way to creating a burger that, on its own, helps people get all their protein macros for an entire day in just a few bites. What hath man wrought.
According to a new study published in ACS Food Science &........