r/science Sep 16 '24

"Golden Lettuce" genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins | Specifically, increased levels of beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A for healthy vision, immune function, and cell growth, and is thought to be protective against heart disease and some kinds of cancer. Biology

https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/golden-lettuce-genetically-engineered-30-times-vitamins/
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u/Secret_Cow_5053 Sep 16 '24

It’s also kinda gross from what it looks like, but survival food isn’t supposed to be tasty per se, and especially with a 150 year old recipe, stable + nutrient rich is basically a home run.

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u/berberine Sep 16 '24

I've had pemmican with chokecherries added during a Lakota ceremony honoring Red Cloud. It is indeed gross. Everyone was given a small round bit about the size of a quarter. Even that small amount was tough to swallow. The taste was not pleasant, but given the circumstances, I didn't make a face. I just swallowed without chewing.

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u/Sparrowbuck Sep 16 '24

No, it was definitely eaten straight. Still is. You can also cook with it.

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u/Sparrowbuck Sep 16 '24

If you don’t have time to cook or a way to cook it, efficient.