Scientists are on a mission to create peas that don’t taste like peas. It might sound strange, but there’s a good reason behind it.
As more and more people choose to eat plant-based foods instead of meat and dairy, scientists want to find environmentally-friendly alternatives to things like soya beans. Soya bean farming has been linked to the destruction of rainforests and habitats in places like South America.
That’s where the humble pea comes in. Peas have been considered as a replacement for soya beans, but there’s just one problem – they have a strong flavor that not everyone likes. So, researchers are working hard to develop a flavorless pea!
Did you know? The number of people looking for alternatives to meat products is increasing rapidly. Every year, the demand for plant-based protein grows by 30%, dairy-free milk by 50%, and cheese alternatives by 40%.
About 30 years ago, scientists studying pea plants discovered a gene responsible for the flavor of peas. However, at that time, there wasn’t much use for this knowledge, so the research was put on hold. But now, with the rise of plant-based diets, it’s becoming very valuable.
Imagine a future where you could enjoy pea burgers that don’t taste like peas! It’s an exciting development that could help protect the environment and provide tasty plant-based options for everyone.
That is one fit cat. I dont think i could walk that far. Let a lone a cat!!!
long way for a cat to travel
it was really good and interesting I loved it good job
That’s a long way.
The owners must’ve been scared to lose their cat but in the end the cat was found by a kind person who looked after the cat after walking 1448 km.
Thats pretty amazing! Very fit cat. Surely it didn’t do it all on paw! That’s crazy!
a least the cat got home
That cat must love their family so much to travel 1448 km, by paw!
I want that cat NOW!!!!!!!!
wish i could travel that far
wow cat strong
traveled so long!
they are so cute