The Rise of Nanofoods

separsons writes "Researchers are altering foods at the nanoscale level, changing their tiny molecular structures to enhance certain properties. (New Scientist has a more detailed look.) For example, one group of scientists found a way to hide water within individual droplets of oil, making low-fat mayonnaise taste like the real thing. The process can make spices spicier, potato chips healthier, and make diet food taste just like full-calorie snacks. Nanotech can even help combat global malnutrition. But the process is certainly controversial, and food manufacturers are being tight-lipped about exactly what nanofoods they're working on. So can nanotech create a healthier world, or is it just frightening Franken-food?"

Comments

Re:That's great and all...

[Mindcontrolled]

Man... I read "beer" instead of "beets"... I was so ready to go into a full-scale nuclear flame-war there!

To come back on topic, you make beets taste actually good, but for that you need a damn good chef. Could be used as a test of his competence.

Re:nothing really new here

[Purity Of Essence]

The thing about digital food is, you either love it or you hate it.

Re:Why?

[DriedClexler]

I doth agree with thine alternate strategie! And I doth hold in the same regard, these so-called "birth-control" devices! Why, marital intercourse needn't be made less-procreative! Rather, one simply must be less lustful!