Cooking for Eggheads by Patricia Gadsby, is an essay about the use of science
to create new recipes with unique tastes. Gadsby writes about Molecular Gastronomy,
which is the process of cooking changes the taste and molecular structure of
food. This government-funded science lab is in a laboratory for the Chemistry
of Molecular Interactions in France. The definition of gastronomy is noted as
“the science of anything to do with human nourishment” (Gadsby, 300). Many
foods are analyzed in this laboratory such as observing how the structure of
meat alters when it is cooked to perfection. Workshops are also attended to
carefully examine how spongy foods, such as mushrooms and eggplants, are
chemically altered after being heated in the microwave. Today, molecular
gastronomy is included in restaurant reviews as a form of labeling to inform
(or warn) individuals of unusual ingredients added to certain dishes served.
The
experimenting of food has become a popular and diverse field over the past
years and it leads to the central debate, should foods be genetically modified
or experimented or left in a natural, organic form? One of the many reasons of
genetically engineering foods is for taste improvement. Many individuals prefer
eating an egg as an egg for breakfast, but for certain scientists and
individuals, an egg is only enjoyed if it is a 64-degree egg that has been
investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Would you prefer using
science to genetically alter the taste of your foods?
It's really interesting to note that there are so many things that can be done to change the texture/taste of food. There's obviously pros and cons about everything but I think it is really necessary to look at the benefits of something before making any decisions. Many people these days are not aware of the pros and cons of a certain advancement and they may make premature decisions based on no information. After reading your blogs, I believe that genetically engineered foods are great for getting fast, affordable food - however, it does not provide us with the ultimate nourishment. So, personally for myself and my family, I would want to provide organic food; however, to help reduce world hunger, genetically engineered foods can help.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to see that so much can be done without the public knowing when it comes to genetically altering food. It might be a great way to help decrease world hunger, but it is just as important to learn about its cons. Many people might be allergic to genetically engineered food and therefore it is very important that people educated themselves on genetically engineered food. Personally having natural food is definitely a lot more healthier, but with the growing population it is very important to continue doing this that are necessary and one of them is trying to reduce world hunger. One of the best ways to do so is by having genetically engineered food.
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