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Scientific Consumption

As gastronomy expands, consumers require ultra-precise palate satisfaction

Implications - A scientific approach is associated with prestige for consumers, which is being applied in the food industry to appeal using molecular precision. Offering appetite satisfaction that's scientifically proven, this evolution of eating marks how consumer preferences are shifting to require substantiation behind products to be truly satisfying.
Trend Themes
1. Scientific Consumption - Consumers are requiring substantiation behind products to be truly satisfying.
2. Molecular Gastronomy - Molecular gastronomy is becoming more popular as chefs experiment with deconstruction of food and presentation.
3. Food Waste Reduction - Businesses are finding ways to reduce food waste through the creation of new products and techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - New cooking techniques and equipment are taking the industry by storm.
2. Hospitality - Restaurants are experimenting with new and innovative ways to present food.
3. Sustainability - Many companies are looking for ways to reduce waste and incorporate eco-friendly initiatives in their business practices.
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Molecular Gastronomy Tableware
Molecular Gastronomy Tableware
These Dishes Help Enhance the Presentation of Molecular Cuisine
‘Molecular Matter’ is a unique tableware collection that is specifically designed to showcase the essence of molecular cuisine. For those unfamiliar with the concept, molecular cuisine... MORE
Molecular Italian Food Menus
Molecular Italian Food Menus
TheMaDCooK Restaurant Boasts Bold Flavor Combinations by Maxim Volkov
TheMaDCooK is a gourmet Moscow eatery that features an Italian food menu, curated by master chef Maxim Volkov. Known for his wild flavor combinations and experiential dishes, the chef creates a... MORE
Molecular Gastronomy Sets
Molecular Gastronomy Sets
This Molecular Cuisine Starter Pack is a Great Introduction to the Art
Molecule-r is a brand manufacturing molecular gastronomy sets that serve as a great introduction to the art of deconstructed food and beverage. The kit comes with a DVD containing 50 recipes, while... MORE
Molecular Gastronomy Cutlery
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The DUNE Flatware Set by Andrea Ponti Focuses on the Future of Food
The kinds of food we consume and the ways we consume it are changing, so the DUNE Flatware Set is created as a modern approach to cutlery. Designed by Andrea Ponti, the flatware features a sleek,... MORE
Chemistry-Based Bakeries
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This Dessert Shop is Using Science to Make the Best Doughnut Possible
It might be a mistake to call Curiosity Doughnuts a bakery—it’s more like a lab, trying to develop the formula for the world’s best doughnut. The baking heroes in the quest for... MORE
Food Scrap Condiments
Food Scrap Condiments
Copenhagen's Amass Makes a Unique Kitchen Condiment with Leftover Greens
‘Amass’ is a restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark that takes a unique approach to making its own kitchen condiments. As the restaurant proudly states: “we believe in a holistic... MORE
Martian Mushroom Farm Concepts
Martian Mushroom Farm Concepts
This Star Trek-Inspired Contraption Explores Food-Growing In Mars
A group of extraordinarily gifted student scientists have gone about creating an exceptionally innovative Star Trek-inspired concept contraption that is designed to go about inspiring solutions for... MORE

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