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Do we really need artificial butter that is made without cow’s milk or even any plant-based ingredients? A California-based firm backed by no less than billionaire Bill Gates has developed a faux butter product (produced in a Chicago suburb) using carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Is this really a viable and practical way to reduce our carbon footprint? What about the herds of California dairy cows and the heritage family farmers? Confused? Chef Andrew shares his thoughts.
By Andrew Harris and Andrew Gruel4.8
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Do we really need artificial butter that is made without cow’s milk or even any plant-based ingredients? A California-based firm backed by no less than billionaire Bill Gates has developed a faux butter product (produced in a Chicago suburb) using carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Is this really a viable and practical way to reduce our carbon footprint? What about the herds of California dairy cows and the heritage family farmers? Confused? Chef Andrew shares his thoughts.