# Genome-Edited Meals This Pasta and Vegetable Meal Was Infused With Disease-Preventing Cabbage By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-and-vegetable References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/first-crispr-meal/45270/) & [umu.se](http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/news-events/news/newsdetailpage/umea-researcher-served-a-world-first----crispr-meal.cid272955) A group of biology researchers and engineers working out of Umea University in Sweden managed to create a delicious pasta and vegetable meal that featured a unique ingredient that could point towards a revolution in food technology, namely special cabbage that had its genomes edited in order to remove certain genetic mutations and make the vegetable more healthy. The key cabbage ingredient was manipulated to have a particular protein removed, something that could potentially help the cabbage contribute towards protection against retinal problems and muscular dystrophy without meddling with its taste and flavor profile. This pasta and vegetable meal is but one example of meals that welcome the infusion of [genome-edited ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-food-challenges) that taste the same but offer [considerable health benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanzen-meal). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Genome-edited Ingredients:** The use of genome-edited ingredients in food products offers an opportunity for creating healthier options without compromising taste. - **Health-conscious Meals:** The trend of infusing meals with genome-edited ingredients is part of a broader shift towards healthier food options. - **Personalized Nutrition:** Genome editing allows for the customization of food ingredients to meet individual nutrition needs, paving the way for personalized meal solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Technology:** The development of genome-edited meals presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the food technology industry to create healthier and customized food products. - **Biotechnology:** The application of genome editing techniques in food production opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the biotechnology industry to improve nutritional value and disease prevention through agricultural advancements. - **Health and Wellness:** The incorporation of genome-edited ingredients in meals aligns with the growing health-conscious consumer trend, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Plant-Rich Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pasta-meals.md) - [Guilt-Free Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equii-protein-pasta.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [Algae-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algae-infused-pasta.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [Uniquely Tailored Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-meal-kits.md) - [Seaweed-Enriched Beef Carpaccio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-enriched-beef-carpaccio.md)