Essential Nutrients in the Green Transition

“Eat less meat and more plants” is the call for a sustainable and healthy diet—but concern has been raised about nutrient adequacy, pointing out potential deficiencies in essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, zinc, iodine, and omega-3s.

Join us for talks on nutrition in the green transition!

Ole G. Mouritsen: Could a lack in healthy fats be linked to the rise of mental illness?

Professor Ole G. Mouritsen, renowned gastrophysicist at the University of Copenhagen and president of the Danish Gastronomic Academy will share his insights on omega-3 fatty acids, taste, and the ocean’s crucial role in brain health and human evolution. Drawing on decades of research in membrane biophysics, marine food chemistry and sensory science, he will discuss how Denmark’s rich marine resources can contribute to the green transition.

Paulina Deptula: Fermentation of plants for vitamin B12 production

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient — yet it’s virtually absent from plants and most of us get it from animal-derived foods. Microbiologist Paulina Deptula is exploring ways to produce B12 through microbial fermentation in plant-based foods — helping ensure we can thrive on diets with less meat, without overseeing this crucial nutrient.

Philip Rosenquist: The essential nutrient in hospitals is flavour !

At Bispebjerg Hospital, vegetarian meals will soon be the default. Join us for a talk with fermentation specialist Philip Rosenquist, who will share how they design menus that help hospital patients fuel with the nutrients they need. With this group often low in appetite, flavour becomes the most essential “nutrient.” After all, if patients don’t enjoy the food, no nutrients will follow.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 26 November
⏰ Time: 15:30 to 17:30pm
📍Location: Kost Studio, Amalievej 20, 1875 Frederiksberg

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Interdisciplinary Future Food Network
This open event is part of the Interdisciplinary Future Food Network (IFFN), a project funded by the Green Development and Demonstration Program (GUDP) under the Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark. The network unites academics and stakeholders across the food value chain to address key challenges for the Danish food system, in the context of climate change.