Chapter 1
The science of the glow
Chapter 2
Plating the light
Chapter 3
The future of glowing dining
YOUR GOAL
Master of The bioluminescent kitchen
Ch 1 · The science of the glow
streetspirit Bioluminescent Food Science
Luciferin, / luciferase, / light on the plate!
streetspirit Microalgae species like Pyrocystis fusiformis can be grown sustainably to light up drinks.
streetspirit Scientists extract or synthesize specific marine proteins to ensure they glow without changing how food tastes.
BETA
streetspirit Mix marine proteins into recipes to discover how microalgae make food glow without changing flavor.
Fun Fact
Jellyfish glow gene: The gene responsible for green fluorescent protein was first discovered in the Aequorea victoria jellyfish in 1962.
Glossary
bioluminescence (noun)
The biochemical emission of light by a living organism. Chefs utilize marine proteins and organic microalgae to illuminate dishes and drinks without changing their flavor profile.
The biochemical emission of light by a living organism. Chefs utilize marine proteins and organic microalgae to illuminate dishes and drinks without changing their flavor profile.
Quiz
In what year did scientist Osamu Shimomura first isolate Green Fluorescent Protein?
Quiz
Which single-celled marine organisms glow blue when shaken or stirred in a cocktail?
Quiz
Which organism provided the first isolated green fluorescent protein used in bioluminescent food science?
Quiz
What wavelength of light is typically used to activate Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in culinary dishes?
Quiz
What enzyme catalyzes the light-producing reaction in many bioluminescent organisms?
Quiz
What chemical element acts as a key trigger to activate the glow in jellyfish-derived photoproteins?