Innovative Dietary Strategies: Enhancing Vitamin B12 Intake among Vegans through Fusion Cuisine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71222/tce5p394Keywords:
veganism, vitamin B12 supplementation, Chinese-Western fusion cuisine, nutritional challenges, culinary innovationAbstract
Veganism is gaining popularity worldwide due to its potential health and environmental benefits. However, this diet also brings some nutritional challenges, especially vitamin B12 deficiency, which is mainly found in animal foods. Long-term vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to serious health problems, including neurological damage and blood diseases. Therefore, finding effective vitamin B12 supplementation for vegans has become a pressing public health issue. This study proposed an innovative solution, which is to use the cooking techniques and ingredient combinations of Chinese-Western fusion cuisine to increase the vitamin B12 content of dishes. Chinese-Western fusion cuisine is a cuisine that combines Chinese-Western cooking elements. It is not only delicious but also can enrich the nutritional value through specific ingredients and cooking methods. Our research methods include recipe development, nutrient analysis, cooking experiments, and consumer acceptance surveys. Through these methods, we aim to confirm whether fusion cuisine can effectively improve the vitamin B12 level of vegans and explore the application prospects of this cooking method in vegan diets. This paper will review the importance of vitamin B12, the challenges faced by vegans, the potential of fusion cuisine in providing nutritional solutions, and introduce our research design and experimental results in detail. Through this study, we hope to provide more nutritional support for vegans worldwide, while promoting the cultural and health value of fusion cuisine.
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