{"id":22597,"date":"2025-08-27T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grownida.com\/?p=22597"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:58:06","slug":"new-food-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grownida.com\/en\/new-food-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"New Food glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"

On this page, we give brief explanations of some of the terms you might encounter when exploring the world of New Food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Algae<\/span><\/h2>\n

Can be used as food ingredients and food additives. There are strains of unicellular \u201cmicroalgae\u201d that can be used for biomass or precision fermentation processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative proteins<\/span><\/h2>\n

An often-used umbrella term for proteins produced either from animal cells or plants or through fermentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bacteria<\/span><\/h3>\n

Microscopic unicellular organisms are found almost everywhere. Certain strains of bacteria are used in precision fermentation processes to produce target cells for functional ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Biomass fermentation<\/span><\/h3>\n

A process to produce high quantities of a specific microorganism. The microorganisms that grow and multiply during fermentation are themselves the ingredients that are \u201charvested\u201d and used in food and beverage production. Also referred to as \u201csingle-cell production.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Bioreactor<\/span><\/h3>\n

A vessel that provides a controlled environment where living cells or enzymes can convert raw materials into products. Bioreactors are a key piece of equipment in biomass and precision fermentation processes as well as in meat cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cellular agriculture<\/span>
\nThe production of agricultural (mainly animal-sourced) products from cell culture \u2013 a method to make foods that conventionally are animal-derived, but without involvement from those animals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cultivated meat<\/span><\/h3>\n

A process whereby meat (muscle and fat) is grown directly from cells. Also referred to as \u201ccultured meat.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cultured meat<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another term for \u201ccultivated meat\u201d (see above).<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Enriched beverages<\/span><\/h3>\n

Beverages with added nutrients or other ingredients. Examples of these are fruit juices, energy drinks, and beverages with health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fermenter<\/span><\/h2>\n

A vessel that carries out the fermentation process by utilizing microorganisms. See also bioreactor above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Filamentous fungi<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fungi that grow as thread-like filaments (the word \u201cfilamentous\u201d basically means \u201cthread-like\u201d). Filamentous fungi is used in the production of fermented foods and is, for example, the source of dietary proteins, lipids, and vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Filtration<\/span><\/h3>\n

A physical separation process that separates solid matter from fluid. In food production, the aim of filtration is to minimize contamination by removing impurities and to protect the taste and quality of the product. In fermentation processes, it can also be used to concentrate the microbial biomass after fermentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexitarians<\/span><\/h3>\n

People who do not keep strict vegan or vegetarian diets but from time to time choose plant-based, fermented, or cultivated alternatives over conventional, animal-based food products. This consumer group is likely to continue to grow, both in numbers and importance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fungi<\/span><\/h3>\n

Eukaryotic organisms (organisms whose cells contain a nucleus). There are strains of fungi that can be used for biomass or precision fermentation processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Future foods<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another term for \u201cNew Foods\u201d (see below).<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Genetically modified food\u2014GMOs and GMMs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. Foods produced from or using GM organisms are often referred to as GM foods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Heme proteins<\/span><\/h3>\n

A group of strongly colored proteins. Heme proteins contribute to the appearance, taste, and mouthfeel of beef products. Precision fermentation is used to create heme-based ingredients that are added to plant-based mince products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lab-grown meat<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another term for \u201ccultivated meat\u201d (see above).<\/span><\/p>\n

Lipids<\/span><\/h3>\n

A broad group of molecules, which includes fats, oils, hormones, and waxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meat analogues<\/span><\/h3>\n

A substitute or alternative to meat \u2013 a food product made from vegan or vegetarian ingredients. Meat analogues typically have similar qualities\u2014e.g., mouthfeel, taste, and appearance\u2014as a particular meat product.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microorganisms<\/span><\/h3>\n

Microscopic organisms. Microorganisms like yeast and bacteria carry out fermentation processes to produce beer, yogurt, cheese, and other types of food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mycoprotein<\/span><\/h2>\n

A broad term for proteins derived from filamentous fungal biomass. Mycoproteins come in many forms, ranging from powders to wet-paste-like structures and chunks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Multicellular<\/span><\/h3>\n

Having, or consisting of, multiple cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Foods<\/span><\/h2>\n

A term broadly referring to any food ingredient that lacks an established history of human consumption or ingredients made from innovative new processes. Also referred to as \u201cnovel foods.\u201d Precise legal definitions vary from region to region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Novel foods<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another term for \u201cNew Foods\u201d (see above)<\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Precision fermentation<\/span><\/h3>\n

A process where microorganisms are \u201cprogrammed\u201d to produce specific target proteins, fats, or other compounds. These are \u201charvested\u201d for use as functional ingredients in food and beverage products.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recombinant proteins<\/span><\/h3>\n

Proteins that are produced by giving genetic \u201cinstructions\u201d to a host cell in order to synthesize the protein of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rennet<\/span><\/h3>\n

Enzymes of animal or vegetable origin. Rennet has the ability to coagulate milk. Animal rennet was originally extracted from the fourth stomach of a calf, but today it is more common to use non-animal rennet produced through precision fermentation. Rennets are available in liquid and dried form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Single-cell production<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another term for \u201cbiomass fermentation\u201d (see above).<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainable food systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a sustainable food system is one that is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unicellular<\/span><\/h3>\n

Having, or consisting of, a single cell.<\/span><\/p>\n

Value-added beverages<\/span><\/h3>\n

Beverages that have been enhanced to become more valuable by providing specific benefits to consumers. See also \u201cenriched beverages\u201d above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeast<\/span><\/h3>\n

A single-celled organism that is naturally present in our environment. There are strains of yeast that can be used for biomass or precision fermentation processes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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