Indonesia protein deficiency may be saved by Japan’s genome editing tech
Regional Fish Institute (RFI), a developer of new species using genome editing technology and engaged in seed production and sales, has announced that it will conduct a demonstration project on genetic variation breeding of seafood products in Indonesia.*For the Islamic view of genome editing, please refer to the related article below (more…)
Visualise Wagyu beef smell digitally, Possible use for meat alternative
*Image is for illustrative purposes only Postgraduate students at the University of Shizuoka have developed a technology to digitalise aromas. They could now visualise the aroma differences between foreign beef and Japanese Black (cattle breed) Wagyu beef. (more…)
Japan invents ‘electric chopsticks’ to boost saltiness with electric
Kirin, a major Japanese beverage giant, and a research team led by Prof Homei Miyashita of Meiji University worked together to invent 'Electric Chopsticks'. A device that artificially enhances our senses for saltiness by up to 1.5 times. (more…)
Fish grow 1.6x faster by greenlight, New land aquaculture tech in Japan
Land-based aquaculture of fish is currently in the spotlight in Japan.A major turning point has come from the era of catching fish to 'making' fish on land. These changes are mainly due to overfishing and a drop in fish and other fisheries resources as global demands increase. (more…)
Meat from CO2! Ultimate system by Japanese venture
A magic mechanism is now on its way to becoming a reality. It uses carbon dioxide, long-recognised as a cause of global warming, to make quality protein-rich meat. (more…)
How to make meat tastier? Unique sheet from Japan with fungi power
Japan has an old saying: "Meat is best when it's going to rot". Does your country have this kind of saying?Of course, we can't eat meat that has actually rotten. If you do, you'll be in serious trouble! When we say "going to rot" here, we mean "aged/cured". (more…)
Flavour & texture galore! Plant-based meat 30 years in the making
Building a sustainable society is a challenge for all people living on Earth.Japan is currently speeding up commercialising plant-based meat as a meat alternative to solve global warming. This solution focuses on meat-eating as it is considered one of the causes of greenhouse gases. (more…)
Still good after 25 years! Japan’s awesome survival food
Fuji eruption, earthquakes, tsunamis, torrential rains—Japan's natural environment has drastically changed in recent years.More Japanese people are now preparing for these never before experienced, unfamiliar disasters. (more…)
30% sweeter tomato with gene editing by Japanese university
A team of researchers from several Japanese universities, led by Nagoya University, developed a new tomato with higher sugar content using genome editing. (more…)
Japan’s sushi chain use AI tech for sustainable fishery
Two of Japan's leading kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) firms have gone into the fisheries business, a field involving selective fish breeding and farming away from their core restaurant business. (more…)
Taste food via TV screen now with lickable tech
At the Digital Content Expo 2021 (DCEXPO 2021, 17-19 Nov., Wed-Fri), held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, Meiji University's Prof. Homei Miyashita showcased Taste The TV (TTTV). The TTTV can reproduce the taste of food on the screen. (more…)
Japan is here with boiled egg from plants
A plant-based meat R&D firm, Green Culture, Inc., developed a plant-based boiled egg prototype. It is the first successful case in Japan of a vegan egg in such form. (more…)