Articles for Human Food

Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in a busy eatery in Kenya’s capital. This is the Robot Cafe, believed to be the first of its kind in Nairobi and East Africa, where three robots glide among human waiters …

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Pet food good enough for humans to take a bite of
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pet food good enough for humans to take a bite of

Live Mint  

Unlike other two-year-olds, Timtim loves broccoli and peas. Early last year, Khurana started to look for brands that serve healthy pet food with “human-grade” ingredients, or made in accordance with regulations for ready-to-eat human food products. “This kind of belief is driving the interest in human-grade pet food, besides growing awareness in general around wellness and what you yourself eat …

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Kangaroo Island tourists asked to stop feeding kangaroos congregating around cars
1 year, 3 months ago

Kangaroo Island tourists asked to stop feeding kangaroos congregating around cars

ABC  

A Kangaroo Island wildlife group is asking people not to feed the wild kangaroo population as the animals congregate near houses and cause problems for residents. Key points: The kangaroos return to areas where they have been fed before There are more than 41,000 kangaroos on the island Inappropriate food can cause lumpy jaw in kangaroos Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network …

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Combatting the silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance
2 years, 1 month ago

Combatting the silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

Hindustan Times  

During the past eight decades, millions of lives have been saved by treating infectious diseases with antimicrobial agents – commonly also called antibiotics and ‘magic bullets’. India’s National Action Plan on AMR provided the framework for an effective and collaborative response to AMR in the country. During 2017-21, India’s AMR containment activities were to be guided by its first National …

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Singapore mulls insects for human consumption
2 years, 2 months ago

Singapore mulls insects for human consumption

The Hindu  

Singaporeans may soon be able to consume insects, with the Singapore Food Agency seeking feedback from the food and animal feed industry to allow insects for human consumption and as livestock feed. The agency conducted a thorough scientific review and assessed that specific species of insects with a history of human consumption can be allowed for use as food, said …

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United Nations Day 2021: A look at some of the global body's milestone achievements
3 years, 1 month ago

United Nations Day 2021: A look at some of the global body's milestone achievements

Firstpost  

The day was announced to “be devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for” its work United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter came into force. The day was announced to “be devoted …

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The hidden reason processed pet foods are so addictive
3 years, 7 months ago

The hidden reason processed pet foods are so addictive

BBC  

The hidden reason processed pet foods are so addictive ; Getty Images From potently smelly additives to offal concentrates, pet food companies turn to some surprising ingredients in the quest to make kibble delicious. Big Pet Food is a multi-billion-dollar industry which invests heavily in research into "palatants" – ingredients that make our pets want to eat their products. It's …

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How fermentation saved human diets
3 years, 11 months ago

How fermentation saved human diets

Live Mint  

The discovery of fire was, anthropologists argue, among the single most game-changing discoveries in the history of humankind. Like heat, acids also denature proteins and keep away microbes, which is why we often take things that bacteria and fungi would love to eat and soak them in an acid-like vinegar, thus preserving them for longer than they would have otherwise …

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Zaid Darbar reveals Gauahar Khan’s ‘most favourite’ thing as they holiday in Dubai, see pics
4 years, 1 month ago

Zaid Darbar reveals Gauahar Khan’s ‘most favourite’ thing as they holiday in Dubai, see pics

Hindustan Times  

Actor Gauahar Khan, who was recently seen on Bigg Boss 14 as one of the three ‘toofani seniors’ along with Hina Khan and Sidharth Shukla, is holidaying in Dubai with fiance Zaid Darbar. I’m back, but this time with my Humsafar @gauaharkhan #Gaza.” For the uninitiated, Zaid is the son of popular Bollywood music composer, Ismail Darbar. However, written on …

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Pet Cat Brings a Two-headed Snake as 'Gift' for Its Human Family in Florida
4 years, 2 months ago

Pet Cat Brings a Two-headed Snake as 'Gift' for Its Human Family in Florida

News 18  

Cats are natural predators. Kay Rogers, the kitty’s parent, said their family cat always brings them “presents" from outside. “My daughter sent me a message: ‘Mom, she brought in a snake and it has two heads," Rogers was quoted by local media, WFTS Tampa Bay. Avery, Roger’s young daughter, looked closely to find it wasn’t a stick but a snake …

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