{
  "id": 273213,
  "title": "Protein-enriched ketchup gets boost from algae extracts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/protein-enriched-ketchup-gets-boost-from-algae-extracts",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-protein-enriched-ketchup-boost-algae.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Added protein is showing up in foods from breakfast cereal to pasta, but not many condiments … yet. Researchers have now developed an enriched tomato ketchup by incorporating protein extracted from algae. A panel of taste testers preferred recipes containing up to 3% added algal extract, saying the samples maintained the sweet, tangy taste and reddish appearance expected of the condiment.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}