deskfast
A breakfast eaten at your desk.
food desert
An urban area where fresh food is either non-existent or too expensive.
food futurist
A person who predicts food and dining trends.
Frankenfood
Food derived from genetically modified (GM) plants and animals.
functional food
A food product that has been enhanced with vitamins or pharmaceuticals to provide specific health benefits.
gastronaut
An adventurous eater (gastro- "stomach" + -naut "sailor")
golden rice
A strain of rice that has been genetically modified to increase its Vitamin A content.
home meal replacement
A full, cooked meal purchased at a grocery store or other food outlet.
nutraceutical
A pill or other pharmaceutical product that has nutritional value; a food that has had its nutritional value enhanced by pharmaceuticals. (Also spelled as nutriceutical.)
one-handed food
Food that is small enough to hold in one hand and is not messy to eat so that it can be consumed while driving or working.
pharma food
Food products with pharmacological additives that are designed to improve health (such as lower cholesterol or enhance brain function).
portafuel
A portable and nutritious meal or snack.
stealth fat
A type of fat known officially as trans fatty acids or trans fats that doesn't appear on food nutrition labels. (Also called phantom fat.)
stomach share
An informal market share measure used within the food industry.
toy food
A food dish that comes premeasured and premixed and so requires only a minimal amount of preparation.
veggie libel
The false disparagement of perishable food products.