I have recently come across this article called "Bionic Bigilla, made in Malta" posted on The Times of Malta on 31.8.2010 (Bionic Bigilla Made in Malta - Times of Malta) and was very disappointed at how a local processed product such as bigilla has been adjusted according to modern processes. The original recipe of Bigilla does not include soya as it is not a typical bean grown in the Maltese Islands. Secondly, being against GMOs, we strongly advice both locals and foreigners to choose strictly local products to avoid any disappointments!
We also appeal to local chefs in restaurants and hotels to choose local products whenever possible. By doing so they would be supporting the local rural community who provide a "free service" in maintaining the beautiful landscape for which Malta is sought for during the spring and winter months.
Sometimes I wonder to what extend we should exploit science. I have absolutely no knowledge of the facts, but we may meddle so deep that we would cross the no return point………and then what……….. Start researching how to get back to the once natural product?
ReplyDeleteI am not saying that we should not do any studies and whatever, but maybe for a number of years, at least until enough time has passed to be certain without any shadow of a doubt, that no danger exists to humanity.
I am sure we have all seen one day or other science fiction films, where food is taken in capsule forms. Do we really want to go there………..yach? I would surely miss my Chicken Chasseur.