Fungal Solutions

An artsy food shot shows a white bowl on a gray counter. A spatter of orange coats the bottom of the bowl while a device drips a syrupy dot on top. The orange is a fungus that gave this rice custard a fruity taste.
The fungus Neurospora intermedia (orange-colored powder) transformed a bland rice custard into a fruity treat, served at a top restaurant in Copenhagen.

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