Think about the last time you walked into a grocery store to buy a carton of milk. How many options awaited you in the dairy aisle? Growing up on a dairy farm, I had two options for milk, whole milk with cream on top or without (Holstein style 3.5% butterfat). It was...
With the rapid rise of plant-based meat alternatives in the market, the question of “what’s in the meat” has become a hot topic. For consumers who desire to eat healthier, plant-based meats may seem to be a natural fit. But, is this a “healthy” choice or simply a...
Note: This blog was written jointly by Marianne Smith Edge and Jennifer Garrett based on their recent article, “The Nutritional Limitations of Mimicking Meat” published in the July/August 2020 issue of Cereal Foods World. Quick, what is the first word that comes...