Imagine biting into a cookie and learning that some of its ingredients originally came from a discarded plastic bottle. That unusual idea is becoming a reality. Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are developing a technology that uses specialized microorganisms to transform plastic bottles and agricultural waste into food ingredients—including proteins, fats, vitamins and flavor compounds. The resulting protein-rich cookies, called µBites, could eventually provide food in places where traditional supplies are difficult to obtain. The research is part of...Click for full post
