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[Seaweed] that tastes of BACON....is packed with antioxidants but tastes of pork
Daily Mail ^
| Jack Milner
Posted on 07/15/2015 7:04:03 PM PDT by BenLurkin
A succulent red seaweed has been created that is packed full of protein, but unlike any other 'superfood' proclaimed as the world's next culinary saviour, you might actually want to eat this one.
And that's because it tastes just like bacon.
The new strain of dulse is a variation of a seaweed that grows in the wild along Pacific and Atlantic coastlines and is sold in dried form as a nutritional supplement. Researcher Chris Langdon and colleagues at Oregon State University's (OSU) Hatfield Marine Science Center patented the new strain of seaweed after working on for the past 15 years.
'When you fry it, which I have done, it tastes like bacon, not seaweed. And it's a pretty strong bacon flavour,' said Langdon.
The new strain, which looks like a light red lettuce, is an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and is 16 per cent protein in dry weight, according to researchers.
'Dulse is a superfood, with twice the nutritional value of kale,' said Chuck Toombs, faculty member in OSU's College of Business.
'And OSU had developed this variety that can be farmed, with the potential for a new industry for Oregon.'
Langdon originally bred the strain as a fast growing source of food for sea snails eaten is Asia called abalone.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: bacon; seaweed
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:04:03 PM PDT
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BenLurkin
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:06:07 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: BenLurkin
If true . . . I may finally find a “vegetable” I can eat.
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:10:37 PM PDT
by
builder
(I don't want a piece of someone else's pie)
To: BenLurkin
'When you fry it, which I have done, it tastes like bacon, not seaweed. And it's a pretty strong bacon flavour,' said Langdon. OK... you have my attention
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:10:52 PM PDT
by
GregoTX
(Remember the Alamo)
To: BenLurkin
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:12:40 PM PDT
by
stormer
To: GregoTX
They had me at BACON!
Bacon is tasty, turkey bacon is tolerable, as long as this is somewhere in between i will be eating lots of it
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:15:29 PM PDT
by
GraceG
(Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
To: BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
This pretty much kills the whole Evolution thing. Clearly, there is a God.
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:21:17 PM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(Henry Bowman where are you?)
To: BenLurkin
What if you take it and feed it to pigs? Double bacon flavor... so bacony you'll need a license to eat it.
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:24:03 PM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(The 1st amendment is the voice and the 2nd is the teeth of freedom. Obama wants to knock out both.)
To: BenLurkin
I want something that looks, smells like, tastes, has the consistency of,feels like, cuts like, cooks and browns like beef tenderloin, and is free. I guess I need a replicator.
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:24:53 PM PDT
by
Sasparilla
(If you want peace, prepare for war.)
To: BenLurkin
but does it still offend muslims?
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:27:06 PM PDT
by
TurboZamboni
(Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.-JFK)
To: BenLurkin
I’ll need a few dozen pounds to confirm it tastes like bacon.
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:30:53 PM PDT
by
boycott
To: TurboZamboni
Like E cigs, liberals will ban it because it will offend.
To: ClearCase_guy
This pretty much kills the whole Evolution thing. Clearly, there is a God. Oh that was proven with coffee.
This is just more proof of His love. :)
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:34:00 PM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
To: TurboZamboni
but does it still offend muslims? I HOPE SO!
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:35:59 PM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: TurboZamboni
Anything that offends Muslims is usually good, so yes, I bet it does.
To: BenLurkin
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:38:58 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We've always been at war with Iceageia!)
To: ClearCase_guy
Clearly, there is a God. Beer (and bacon flavored seaweed!) is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.
sharia is proof that allah hates us and wants us to be miserable...
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:41:14 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We've always been at war with Iceageia!)
To: TurboZamboni
but does it still offend muslims?Well heck yeah.
EVERYTHING offends muslims.
They're sorta like liberals that way...
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07/15/2015 7:43:01 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We've always been at war with Iceageia!)
To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Wherever there is coffee, life is possible.
Wherever there is chocolate, it’s worth living...
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posted on
07/15/2015 7:45:16 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We've always been at war with Iceageia!)
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