Plants and Pipettes

we talk about plants and (used to) use pipettes

Tag: food

  • Where are our GM superfoods?

    Where are our GM superfoods?

    With the idea of genetically modified (GM) crops, we the public were promised amazing new products. Healthier, tastier and better plant based foods to fill our plates. But now, it’s been over 30 years since people first proposed to use genetic engineering in plant breeding, and our plates mostly contain the same plant products as before.

    What happened?… Read more

  • Give peas a chance

    Give peas a chance

    When the sun comes out, Germans and Australians have something in common: we light a fire and start cooking food outdoors. The usual barbecued suspects are sausages of questionable origin, something sitting in a red marinade, and charred but somehow-still-raw chicken breast. While this does sound mouthwatering, a new trend might bring a fresh player to the barbecues and kitchens around the world – plant based protein products.

    Let’s have a look at what makes plant protein special.… Read more