I’m an aspiring food scientist half way through my degree. Do you think there is more potential for for impact if I focus more on plant based or clean meats? Plant based seems easier from a scientific point of view, but more low-hanging fruit seems to be taken there already. Thanks!
Hi Maxtandy, that’s cool that you’re becoming a food scientist! We definitely need more of them. I don’t have a strong view on this question, and suspect it may depend more on the specifics of your situation—which scientific skills you’re strongest in and which research + job opportunities you see. I broadly see the need for a lot more research on both plant-based and clean meat—and the related field of fermentation.
Hi Lewis,
I’m an aspiring food scientist half way through my degree. Do you think there is more potential for for impact if I focus more on plant based or clean meats? Plant based seems easier from a scientific point of view, but more low-hanging fruit seems to be taken there already. Thanks!
If you haven’t already, you should reach out to the Good Food Institute!
Hi Maxtandy, that’s cool that you’re becoming a food scientist! We definitely need more of them. I don’t have a strong view on this question, and suspect it may depend more on the specifics of your situation—which scientific skills you’re strongest in and which research + job opportunities you see. I broadly see the need for a lot more research on both plant-based and clean meat—and the related field of fermentation.