Top trends in food science and technology
As people are getting more conscious about health, the scope of food science and technology development is becoming more advanced, people are moving towards non-dairy, low carb and vegan food options.
Organic foods: People are rapidly becoming health conscious and consuming organic foods which are grown without the use of chemicals, but rather grown using natural compost. These foods are considered more nutritional and can reduce health hazards caused by eating food grown using chemical substances.
Plant-based dairy products: People are cutting off dairy products, and most people are choosing alternatives to the dairy products such as milk produced by using chickpeas, and potatoes. These foods are gaining popularity as most diet and health-conscious people are consuming these plant-based dairy products.
Plant-based meat products: plant-based meat products are known as fake or mimic meats. These are processed using ingredients like lentils, beans, Soya beans, vegetables, coconut oil, tofu etc. These food products may have less saturated fat and cholesterol.
Lab-grown foods: Lab-grown foods are getting more exposure, using the fusion of technology and science lab-grown foods are emerging as a new trend in food and healthcare systems such as plant-based food, edible insect foods etc.
Fermented foods: Upcoming trend can move towards Fermented food options as these are good for the digestive system and increase metabolism. Fermented food options are yogurt, kimchi, idli, dosa, pickles etc these foods are not only tasty but very good for our guts.
Some technological advancements in food science may be:
Emerging Food e-commerce:online delivery of food items is becoming more popular and bringing relief to people by providing food at their doorsteps.
Use of robots:Using robotics in restaurants for food services is an emerging trend, and we may observe growth in such technologies in the coming future.
Reduction of food waste: Food waste is the biggest problem, the technological advancements can reduce such a waste of food.
Personal preference:Food can be served based on personal preferences such as vegan foods, sugar-free, and gluten-free foods in restaurants and hotels using technological advancements.
Maintainance by digitalization:Digitally managing all the processes at restaurants and hotels, from services to supply management.
As technology progresses and people become more health conscious, we can see ever-changing trends in food science.
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