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posted by janrinok on Tuesday July 14 2015, @02:14PM   Printer-friendly
from the give-me-a-T-bone-seaweed dept.

From a Phys.org story:

Algae is evolving as the next new alternative protein source consumers are anxious to bite into as an ingredient in crackers, snack bars, cereals and breads, according to a July 12th presentation at IFT15: Where Science Feeds Innovation hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in Chicago.

Algae, quinoa and pulses are considered by some food technologists to be the best protein sources and strong alternatives to slow meat consumption, reduce food waste and help feed the world's growing population.

Algae is a new vegan source of protein with a comparable carbon footprint to existing vegan proteins, such as rice and soy, according to Beata Klamczynska who leads food application development at Solazyme. It contains 63 percent protein, 15 percent fiber, 11 percent lipids, 4 percent carbohydrates, 4 percent micronutrients and 3 percent moisture, she said, and is easily digested and considered heart healthy. It's found in the ingredient lists of some protein shakes, crackers or bars, cereals, sauces, dressings and breads.

"Are consumers ready for algae as an ingredient? Yes, they are ready and excited about algae," she said. "The more they learn, the more excited they get. Just a little education eliminates any doubts.

 
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  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by Freeman on Tuesday July 14 2015, @03:37PM

    by Freeman (732) on Tuesday July 14 2015, @03:37PM (#208937) Journal

    Sure, just as soon as we can put you next in line. Seriously, why would you want to treat another human that way?

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  • (Score: 2) by ikanreed on Tuesday July 14 2015, @03:56PM

    by ikanreed (3164) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday July 14 2015, @03:56PM (#208951) Journal

    Because Ethanol-fueled in particular is a racist piece of trash, who, to my knowledge, has only contributed negatively to our world.

    I mean, he's not fucking Hitler, but he seems like he might want to be.

    • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:09PM

      by Gaaark (41) on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:09PM (#208961) Journal

      Ya gots to blame the payrents, chil'! He's a vittim of societay!

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    • (Score: 3, Informative) by zugedneb on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:13PM

      by zugedneb (4556) on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:13PM (#208966)

      you are not the sharpest knife in the drawer, are you?

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    • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:17PM

      by Freeman (732) on Tuesday July 14 2015, @04:17PM (#208972) Journal

      I think you overestimate his desire to cause untold misery to others. Assuming Ethanol-Fueled became the new supreme dictator, I don't know that he would be the worst dictator. Though, I could see him legalizing Marijuanna, because why shouldn't people be able to make their own choices? It takes a special kind of sociopath/psychopath to kill millions of people. I just don't see that in Ethanol-Fueled. Perhaps I am wrong, but I doubt it.

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      • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 14 2015, @10:04PM

        by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 14 2015, @10:04PM (#209120)

        > It takes a special kind of sociopath/psychopath to kill millions of people. I just don't see that in Ethanol-Fueled.

        Hell, his post-St. Patrick's Day farts could kill that many at one time.