Elizabeth Weingarten explored the five frontiers that food science is currently exploring. They include:

• Genetically enhanced nutrient rich foods. Soon certain foods like sweet potatoes may contain all of the nutrients you need.
• Nanoparticles could change the flavour of your food. One such product already exists. Nanoceuticals’ chocolate SlimShake claims to use the technology to add sweetness without adding calories.
• Laboratory Burgers – meat could be produced in labs as little as 10-15 years.
• Bacteria killing food sprays. The FDA recently approved an E.coli food spray for industrial use. A consumer version could cost as little as a penny for every pound of meat.

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Source: Slate