Latest news with #Spirulina
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popeyes launches new Smurfs-themed BLUE ice-cream and shakes – with an unexpected ingredient
The fast-food giant has given its popular Poppy Box a makeover SWEET TREAT Popeyes launches new Smurfs-themed BLUE ice-cream and shakes – with an unexpected ingredient Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POPEYES is launching brand new Smurfs-themed blue ice-cream and shakes - and they contain a surprising ingredient. The fried chicken chain released the limited-edition Smurfberry Whipz and Shakes range on July 15 - which all contain an unexpected superfood. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Popeyes have released limited-edition Smurfberry Shakes Credit: Popeyes 4 They have also given the Poppy Box a Smurf-themed makeover Credit: Popeyes 4 Smurfberry Whipz is made with Jersey Dairy ice cream Credit: Popeyes The New Orleans-born chicken brand teamed up with Smurfs ahead of the release of the new film. And it also coincides with the upcoming summer school break. The new range features four limited-edition menu items which all contain Spirulina. The incredible superfood - which is the inspiration for the fictional Smurfberry - gives the food its eyecatching blue colour. The star of the new line-up is the Smurfberry Shake, made with the chain's creamy Jersey Dairy shake mix. It is blended with berry and vanilla flavours and packed with Spirulina for its vibrant blue colour. The shake is topped with whipped cream and sweet Smurfberry sauce. Fans can also try the Smurfberry Whipz – Jersey Dairy vanilla ice cream swirled with the same berry sauce. There is even a smaller Mini Smurfberry Whipz for those looking for a lighter treat. Kids can also getting a treat with the Poppy Box - now with a Smurf makeover. Major fast food chain franchisee & Chick-Fil-A rival files for bankruptcy with 19 restaurants at risk in retail ice age It includes a kids Chicken Sandwich, Wrap or Tenders plus a side. Children can choose between Mac & Cheese, Kids Salad or Fries - and can also get a drink. Each box even comes with Smurf activity sheets and crayons. The Smurf Poppy Box is available across the UK for just £2.99 throughout the school summer holidays. Head of Food at Popeyes UK Dave Hoskins said: 'This marks the first occasion that Popeyes, and UK fried chicken restaurants in general, have used Spirulina as an ingredient. "With the perfect blue hue, the trending superfood was the obvious choice for our real-world Smurfberry in the Smurfberry Whipz and Shakes." He added: "With fans able to nab a taste of the Smurfberry from just £1.99, it's not one to be missed." The new Smurfberry Range will be available until August 31 in Popeyes restaurants and drive-thrus nationwide. Fast-food fans can also get it via delivery and on the Popeyes app. The new release is hitting screens on July 18 - and stars Rihanna, James Corden and Jimmy Kimmel.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popeyes launches new Smurfs-themed BLUE ice-cream and shakes – with an unexpected ingredient
POPEYES is launching brand new Smurfs-themed blue ice-cream and shakes - and they contain a surprising ingredient. The fried chicken chain released the limited-edition Smurfberry Whipz and Shakes range on July 15 - which all contain an unexpected superfood. The New Orleans-born chicken brand teamed up with Smurfs ahead of the release of the new film. And it also coincides with the upcoming summer school break. The new range features four limited-edition menu items which all contain Spirulina. The incredible superfood - which is the inspiration for the fictional Smurfberry - gives the food its eyecatching blue colour. The star of the new line-up is the Smurfberry Shake, made with the chain's creamy Jersey Dairy shake mix. It is blended with berry and vanilla flavours and packed with Spirulina for its vibrant blue colour. The shake is topped with whipped cream and sweet Smurfberry sauce. Fans can also try the Smurfberry Whipz – Jersey Dairy vanilla ice cream swirled with the same berry sauce. There is even a smaller Mini Smurfberry Whipz for those looking for a lighter treat. Kids can also getting a treat with the Poppy Box - now with a Smurf makeover. Major fast food chain franchisee & Chick-Fil-A rival files for bankruptcy with 19 restaurants at risk in retail ice age It includes a kids Chicken Sandwich, Wrap or Tenders plus a side. Children can choose between Mac & Cheese, Kids Salad or Fries - and can also get a drink. Each box even comes with Smurf activity sheets and crayons. The Smurf Poppy Box is available across the UK for just £2.99 throughout the school summer holidays. Head of Food at Popeyes UK Dave Hoskins said: 'This marks the first occasion that Popeyes, and UK fried chicken restaurants in general, have used Spirulina as an ingredient. "With the perfect blue hue, the trending superfood was the obvious choice for our real-world Smurfberry in the Smurfberry Whipz and Shakes." He added: "With fans able to nab a taste of the Smurfberry from just £1.99, it's not one to be missed." The new Smurfberry Range will be available until August 31 in Popeyes restaurants and drive-thrus nationwide. Fast-food fans can also get it via delivery and on the Popeyes app. The new release is hitting screens on July 18 - and stars Rihanna, James Corden and Jimmy Kimmel.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
What will Shubhanshu Shukla do during his 14-day space mission? Details
Shubhanshu Shukla, who will be at the International Space Station for 14 days, is expected to carry out a series of scientific experiments Swati Gandhi New Delhi Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to script history today by becoming only the second Indian to go to space. The Axiom-4 mission, which includes Shukla and three other astronauts, is scheduled to launch today from Launch Complex 39A at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. What Shukla will do at the ISS During the 14-day mission, Shukla will carry out a series of scientific experiments focused on food and nutrition in microgravity. Serving as the mission pilot alongside Commander Peggy Whitson, Shukla's research is part of a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and Nasa. Union minister Jitendra Singh stated that the experiments are intended to advance space nutrition and support the development of self-sustaining life support systems essential for long-duration space exploration. The first experiment involves studying the effects of microgravity and space radiation on edible microalgae. These nutrient-dense organisms are seen as a promising food source for space travel. Shukla will examine changes in key growth metrics and molecular profiles—transcriptomes, proteomes, and metabolomes—of different algal species in space compared to Earth conditions. In the second experiment, Shukla will study the growth and proteomic responses of cyanobacteria such as Spirulina and Synechococcus in microgravity, using both nitrate- and urea-based media. The research will assess Spirulina's potential as a space 'superfood' due to its high protein and vitamin content. Additionally, he will explore the feasibility of using nitrogen sources derived from human waste, including urea, to support cyanobacterial growth. Public outreach and crew interactions Apart from scientific research, Shukla is expected to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, school students, and members of the Indian space sector during the mission, promoting awareness of India's growing capabilities in space science. What he will carry on board At a press conference earlier this month, Shukla shared a glimpse of the personal items he will carry aboard the Axiom-4 mission. These include favourite Indian desserts such as aamras (mango nectar), gajar ka halwa and moong dal halwa. In addition, Shukla will carry a small white toy swan named 'Joy', which will serve as a microgravity indicator for the crew—visibly floating once the spacecraft enters weightlessness. With this mission, Shukla is poised to join an elite club of Indian spacefarers, following in the footsteps of Rakesh Sharma, India's first astronaut, who flew in 1984 aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11.
&w=3840&q=100)
India.com
03-06-2025
- Health
- India.com
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shuklas Mission To ISS Postponed Till June 10
The launch of Axiom Space's mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been postponed to June 10. The Houston-based private space company informed about the delay in a post on X. "The #Ax4 crew is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on June 10 at 8:22 AM EDT from Launch Complex 39A at @NASAKennedy," Axiom Space wrote in the post. The #Ax4 crew is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on June 10 at 8:22 AM EDT from Launch Complex 39A at @NASAKennedy. Tune in for the launch broadcast starting at 6:15 AM EDT. — Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) June 3, 2025 Captain Shukla is part of the first team of Indian astronauts trained for human spaceflight, with Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair serving as his designated backup. Furthermore, according to ANI, the Ax-4 mission, managed by Axiom Space and launched via SpaceX Falcon 9, is a landmark for India's first astronaut-scientist-led space biology experiments onboard the ISS. Axiom Space, on May 15, had posted, 'Now targeting no earlier than Sunday, June 8 for Falcon 9 to launch Ax-4, @Axiom_Space's fourth mission to the @Space_Station, from pad 39A in Florida.' Food, Nutrition-Related Experiments Earlier, on Saturday, Union Minister for Department of Space, Jitendra Singh, had announced that Astronaut Shukla will conduct exclusive food and nutrition-related experiments onboard the ISS as part of the upcoming Ax-4, a statement from the Ministry of Science and Technology stated. Union Minister Singh added that the first ISS experiment will examine the impact of microgravity and space radiation on edible microalgae, a high-potential, nutrient-rich food source. The study will focus on key growth parameters and the changes in transcriptomes, proteomes, and metabolomes of various algal species in space compared to Earth conditions. The second experiment will investigate the growth and proteomic response of cyanobacteria–specifically Spirulina and Synechococcus– under microgravity, using urea- and nitrate-based media. The research will evaluate the potential of Spirulina as a space "superfood" due to its high protein and vitamin content, assess the feasibility of using nitrogen sources derived from human waste, such as urea, for cyanobacterial growth, and study the effects of microgravity on cellular metabolism and biological efficiency. Who Is Shubhanshu Shukla? Group Captain Shukla will be the first astronaut from the ISRO to visit the station as part of a joint effort between NASA and the Indian space agency. He will also be India's second national astronaut to go to space since Rakesh Sharma in 1984. The IAF pilot is among the astronauts chosen for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space flight. He was promoted to group captain in March of 2024. Once docked at the ISS, the private astronauts plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, conducting a mission comprised of science, outreach, and commercial activities, ANI reported. Apart from Group Captain Shukla, the mission also carries two mission specialists - European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary to stay aboard the space station. In addition, Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the commercial mission.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Indian astronaut to conduct key food, nutrition experiments in space
New Delhi: Indian astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to conduct exclusive food and nutrition-related experiments onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. The experiments — developed under a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), with support from NASA — aim to pioneer space nutrition and self-sustaining life support systems vital for future long-duration space travel. Dr Singh said the first ISS experiment will examine the impact of microgravity and space radiation on edible microalgae — a high-potential, nutrient-rich food source. The study will focus on key growth parameters and the changes in transcriptomes, proteomes, and metabolomes of various algal species in space compared to Earth conditions. Presenting an example of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Space biology experiments aboard the ISS will be conducted using indigenously developed biotechnology kits under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). These specialised kits, tailored for microgravity conditions, have been designed and validated by Indian scientists to ensure precision and reliability in space-based research. Their deployment marks a major milestone in India's ability to deliver world-class scientific tools for frontier research and underscores the country's growing self-reliance in critical technologies for space exploration and biotechnology.'Microalgae grow rapidly, produce high-protein biomass, absorb carbon dioxide, and release oxygen — making them perfect candidates for sustainable space nutrition and closed-loop life support systems,' said Dr Singh. The second experiment will investigate the growth and proteomic response of cyanobacteria — specifically Spirulina and Synechococcus —under microgravity, using urea- and nitrate-based media. The research will evaluate the potential of Spirulina as a space 'superfood' due to its high protein and vitamin content, assess the feasibility of using nitrogen sources derived from human waste, such as urea, for cyanobacterial growth, and study the effects of microgravity on cellular metabolism and biological efficiency. These insights are critical for developing closed-loop, self-sustaining life support systems essential for long-duration space missions. 'These organisms could be the key to carbon and nitrogen recycling in spacecraft and future space habitats,' the minister said. Shukla is part of the first team of Indian astronauts trained for human spaceflight, with Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair serving as his designated backup. The Ax-4 mission, managed by Axiom Space and launched via SpaceX Falcon 9, is a landmark for India's first astronaut-scientist-led space biology experiments onboard the ISS.
