Upcycling Leftover Food into Delicious Treats: Ice Cream and Pizza

The upcycling movement is gaining ground in the US as consumers become more aware of food waste and its impact on the environment. Upcycling involves creating high-quality products from leftover food, such as using cacao pulp from chocolate production to make ice cream. The Upcycled Food Association issues an official "Upcycling Certified" seal to qualifying products, raising awareness with consumers that the company making the food used such ingredients. The movement is not confined to recycled products found in trendy stores, as a San Francisco restaurant serves pizza and wine using upcycled ingredients such as ugly mushrooms and discolored tomatoes.