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Yeast that Makes Food From Plastic Could Solve Two Problems with One Cookie
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Yeast that makes food from plastic could solve two problems with one cookie
A protein-rich cookie made from plastic and agricultural waste could help solve two serious problems facing future generations, according to a team presenting results from their NASA-funded project at the Fall Meeting of the American Chemical Society.Continue ReadingCategory: Chemistry, Science, Refractor: Science & HealthTags: Food waste, Nutrition, Plastics, Food technology, Yeast, Biotechnology
·Melbourne, Australia
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At first glance, plastic might seem like the last ingredient you'd ever add to a cookie recipe. But a team of scientists wants to change that. They've programmed yeast to convert plastic and agricultural waste into edible proteins and flavor molecules, creating a delicacy from trash.
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