# Food Science on The No Agenda Show Food Science comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2010 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** April 2010 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Climate Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md), [Enzymes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enzymes.md), [Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Ice Cream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-cream.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Kraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft.md), [Nanny State](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Plant-Based Eggs, Food Startup Investment - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 34:50–37:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/plant-based-eggs-food-startup-investment.md Investors are pouring billions into food startups, including an Israeli company developing the first plant-based fried egg. A taste test comparison between real, dehydrated, and plant-based eggs suggests that while the science is advancing, the flavor and texture of alternatives often resemble potatoes or soggy vegetables. Keywords: plant-based eggs, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [startups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/startups.md) ### Plastic Recycling Innovation, Vanilla Ice Cream Project - **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-07 - **Time:** 49:16–51:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/plastic-recycling-innovation-vanilla-ice-cream-project.md Scientists have developed a research project that converts plastic waste into a substance resembling vanilla ice cream using specialized enzymes. While the product is not yet ready for human consumption, the project aims to rethink the global plastic crisis. The process involves breaking down plastic into its component parts to create safe food ingredients. Keywords: [plastic pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-pollution.md), [recycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recycling.md), [enzymes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enzymes.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [ice cream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-cream.md) ### Food Science Additives, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese - **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-05 - **Time:** 22:02–24:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/food-science-additives-kraft-macaroni-and-cheese.md Large food corporations like Kraft reportedly use sophisticated algorithms to minimize ingredients while maximizing the addictive quality of packaged foods. Innovations include triangular salt crystals designed to provide more flavor with less mass. Modern processed foods are described as being composed primarily of emulsifiers, plastic-like textures, and artificial flavorings. Keywords: [kraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), addictive additives, salt crystals, emulsifiers ### Arc de Triomphe History, Modern French Cuisine, Dairy Queen Science - **Episode:** [823: Postcard From Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-08 - **Time:** 35:16–39:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris/chapter/arc-de-triomphe-history-modern-french-cuisine-dairy-queen-science.md Historical trivia regarding the Arc de Triomphe suggests an early design proposal featured a giant elephant instead of the current arch structure. The discussion transitions to the difficulty of booking "Modern French" restaurants in Paris and a humorous critique of a Dairy Queen advertisement claiming their fudge-filled Blizzard is backed by "science." Keywords: arc de triomphe, [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), dairy queen, [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), [food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food.md) ### Travis Turner, Man-Made Global Warming Debate - **Episode:** [555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-10 - **Time:** 2:14:36–2:16:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans/chapter/travis-turner-man-made-global-warming-debate.md Travis Turner from Austin provides a story about debating man-made global warming with food science students. He argues that the term "science" is being redefined from measurable, repeatable data to any hypothesis that sounds "too delicious not to believe." He requests a "Climate Gate" donation combo to mark his contribution. Keywords: travis turner, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [climate gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md) ### Japanese Scientist Develops Meat Alternative from Human Waste - **Episode:** [313: Hide Your Forks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/313-hide-your-forks.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-16 - **Time:** 48:46–51:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/313-hide-your-forks/chapter/japanese-scientist-develops-meat-alternative-from-human-waste.md Japanese researcher Mitsuyuki Akira has reportedly developed a synthetic meat alternative using proteins extracted from human excrement. The "poop burger" is created by combining these proteins with soy and steak sauce to mimic the taste and texture of beef. While presented as a solution to food sustainability, the concept has met with significant public revulsion. Keywords: mitsuyuki akira, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), meat alternative, [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md) ### PepsiCo Designer Salt, Nanny State Regulation - **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-04 - **Time:** 1:58:15–1:59:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/pepsico-designer-salt-nanny-state-regulation.md PepsiCo is testing a new "designer salt" with uniquely shaped crystals intended to reduce sodium intake by 25% in products like Frito-Lay chips. 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