Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

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Source: Vayu Hill-Maini, UC Berkeley

The East Javan food called oncom is made by growing orange Neurospora mold on soy pulp left over from making tofu. In about 36 hours, the soy pulp is turned into a tasty and nutritious food.

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