Plant-based Burgers Taste Testing
Possible Academic Connections: Human & Consumer Sciences; Nutrition; Restaurant, Hotel & Tourism
Recommended project length: Semester
Experiential Learning? Likely
Community Engagement? Not likely
Remote learning possible? No
Connection to OHIO Sustainability & Climate Action Plan: Food, Student Life, Human Resources, Climate
Brief description: Evaluate opportunities for replacing all-beef burgers with a
beef/mushroom mix
Project Description
Evaluate the opportunities for offering a beef/mushroom burger in place of an all-beef burger in dining facilities on campus by conducting a survey and taste test. The final deliverable will be a document summarizing the survey and taste test results. The ultimate goal is to promote healthy food choices and to reduce red meat consumption at Ohio University.
Resources Available to Students/Faculty to Complete Project
- Faculty and staff time
- Tabling space for survey and taste test
- Kitchen facilities for food preparation
Project Alignment to OHIO Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
Please send final project deliverables to sustainability@ohio.edu for tracking and
reporting purposes.