Rising lunch prices push nutrition changes in schools
Inflation and shortages push school meals toward substitutes like peanut butter and soyburgers as districts cope with higher costs. Memphis and Charlotte Mecklenberg districts report 20 to 25 percent price jumps, while Missouri and Kansas schools add dried beans, cheese, and fish to menus. The federal milk subsidy is cut, and efforts await a $97 million appropriation to restore programs.
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Yeast Could Serve as Sole Protein Meal Ingredient
Chicago scientists report bakers yeast can be split into three usable parts: a tasteless pure protein for meat supplements, a glycan thickener, and a flavoring extract that can mimic roast beef or chicken. The trio would be used mainly as additives to extend meat supplies, with large-scale, low-cost production envisaged.
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Smorgasbord Kitchens Tighten Buffets As Prices Rise
Despite soaring costs, all you can eat buffets remain open but curb waste. Sir George's owner Thomas Ready warns extra charges for leftovers while Shakey's and Bhakey 5 limit portions and raise lunch prices. Holiday Inn buffet prices rose as managers monitor meat surpluses and future costs.
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