FDA greenlights lab-grown meat for sale to the public
The US Food and Dairy Association gave two companies, Upside Foods, and Good Meat, approval to begin marketing their lab-grown chicken meat products to the public.
Yom HaAtzmaut – Ten Israeli foods we can’t get enough of
Israeli cuisine is known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and vibrant colors.
Earliest evidence of humans cooking with fire unearthed in Israel
An international study led by researchers from several leading Israeli universities uncovered the earliest known evidence of controlled use of fire for the purpose of cooking. By analyzing remains found at the Gesher Benot Ya’aqov (GBY) archaeological site in Israel, the researchers were able to ascertain that some fish were cooked around 780,000 years ago, […]
Israeli Company signs deal to bring “meat from heaven” to the European market
An Israeli company is expanding operations, selling plant-based meat alternatives to gourmet outlets in Europe. Some opinions maintain that vegetarianism is a Biblical idea while others compare high-tech proteins to “meat from Heaven” described in a Talmudic parable.
Global Food shortage anticipated to begin after Sabbatical year: A prophecy presaging Messiah
The Talmud is saying explicitly that the Messiah will come in the first year after the Shemitah.
How to Make an Israeli Classic: Pita Bread
Learn how to make this yummy classic in a one-minute video.
Research: Religion Affects Consumer Choices on Specialty Foods
Food is a major part in most religions. Seventh-Day Adventists usually avoid eating meat and highly spiced food. Traditional Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Orthodox Christians have traditionally observed a meat-free day, especially during the solemn season of Lent. Some Christian denominations allow moderate drinking of alcohol, while others, like Seventh-Day Adventists, Baptists, Methodists and Pentecostals either avoid or strictly prohibit the consumption of alcohol.
A Biblical Diet for the Nations
The most persistent myth about kosher food is that it was “blessed by a rabbi.” In truth, any Jewish person conversant with Jewish law can create a fully kosher meal. There is no part of the process of producing kosher food that specifically requires a rabbi’s involvement.
Do You Know Israel’s Special Ethnic Foods?
Along with the miraculous “ingathering of the exiles” to the Holy Land came an influx of cuisine with varied flavors, textures and styles. Although approximately 75 percent of Israelis ethnically identify themselves as Jewish, they stem from places all over the world.
After 10 Years of Debate, Knesset Passes Food Donation Act
After ten years of debate, Israel has now become the fifth nation in the world to pass a national food rescue law. “The Food Donation Act” protects food donors, non-profit organization, staff and volunteers from criminal and civil liability should donated food cause any negative consequences to the receivers.