Dear MEL Topic Readers,
This designer wants to make gourmet food out of chicken feathers
Have you ever thought about eating chicken feathers? Probably not because they aren’t edible. But as much as one-tenth of a chicken’s weight is its feathers, and they are either discarded or incinerated, creating environmental pressure and greenhouse gasses. In fact, 90% of chicken feathers is keratin, a protein-rich with amino acids. So, some people came up with measures to make this potentially life-and-environment-saving diet of protein. Obviously, such processed protein can be used for pet food as it is part of chicken after all. It is just a matter of economy and logistics. But for humans, it needs to be engineered to make it palatable to be sold or served, such as adding texture, flavor, and taste because pure protein doesn’t taste at all.
Will the world see this circular protein system soon? It seems to depend more on perception than technologies or taste. Well, animals won’t care what the food is made from like humans as long as it tastes good for them and fills their stomachs. For humans, which has a less negative perception as an alternative source of protein, bugs or chicken feathers?
Enjoy reading the article and learn about another source of a healthy diet.
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