Could duckweed become the new superfood? - RetailDetail EU

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Could duckweed become the new superfood? - RetailDetail EU

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the consumption of duckweed, also known as water lentils. This healthy and sustainable vegetable may soon appear on supermarket shelves. Ten years of research Earlier this week, the EFSA approved the production and consumption of two types of duckweed as fresh vegetables. This decision followed applications from the Dutch Wageningen University, which conducted nearly a decade of research int…