Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report finds - Phys.org

Consumers may not fully understand precision fermentation yet, but many are curious enough to taste the results. New qualitative research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory, published ahead of World Food Day on Oct. 16, suggests that this curiosity creates an important opportunity for food innovation, provided companies can answer consumers' questions clearly and deliver on the first bite. Precision fermentation uses microorganisms such as yeast or fungi to produce specific substances, like proteins or fats, which can then be used as food ingredients.