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?"

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Franken Food

[thewiz]

Count me out!
I don't think anyone wants food made from this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_franken
Well, maybe this guy would: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_lecter