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Re:Scientists create artificial protein that can degrade mic... by yakubin on Monday November 06, 2023 @02:45PM (#38167847)
> But we don’t, instead we peel oranges and then sell them in plastic containers at the grocery store.

Someone is selling peeled oranges? O.o

How long until they sell peeled apples?

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Re:Scientists create artificial protein that can degrade mic... by bee_rider on Monday November 06, 2023 @03:29PM (#38168514)
Maybe not anymore, but Wholefoods gave it a try, there was a bit of mockery. In general I think the idea that our food is over-processed and over-packaged is not a new complaint, haha.
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Re:Scientists create artificial protein that can degrade mic... by permo-w on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @03:37PM (#38182466)
in the UK in the "meal deal" section of supermarkets, you can find peeled anything in a little plastic box
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