Food of The Future

In this first episode, we will be discussing one of the less well-known alternative protein sources: Lemna, which is also called duckweed. We will be talking with PlantibleFoods co-founder Tony Martens about why they moved all the way to California and why he thinks Lemna is a Food of the Future!

The second episode of this podcast covers all kinds of edible microbes! While we generally think of bacteria and fungi as bad for food, they might actually help us in feeding our growing population. We'll discuss all the pros and cons of different types of microbes with Tomas Linder, an assistant-professor in Sweden who spends his time researching these fascinating organisms. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we'll talk about an already established alternative protein source: Mycelium. You might have already seen companies like Quorn on the market, but there is still much more to learn about this product. This time, we have Karin Scholtmeijer from our own university joining us during the discussion! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, we'll be discussing what is maybe the most controversial alternative protein source in recent years: Lab-grown or cultured meat. Some people see ethical issues with this product, while others see it as an opportunity for meat lovers to eat meat with less environmental impact. We will first discuss this product ourselves and then ask an expert, namely Daan Luining from Meatable, all our burning questions! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this podcast episode, we cover a well-known alternative protein source: microalgae! While many of us have probably eaten seaweed before, these organisms are much smaller than the typical algae. Although there is still a lot to discuss about this source, as you'll hear in this episode, you can actually already buy it. We'll discuss all the pros and cons of using algae in food with Rafael Cubero from AlgaePARC! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The last alternative protein source that we'll cover in this episode is insects! Maybe you've tried them before at a food fair, or maybe you regularly eat them, but insects are probably the oldest alternative food source that we've discussed. However, this source also faces its own unique challenges in the food market. We'll talk about all things insects with Saskia Leopold from Burgs Foods, company that uses crickets to make burgers! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.