TFOODS 2025: Introducing Alternative Proteins

Join us at TFOODS 2025, a public science outreach event where researchers and innovators come together to inspire families, students, and the wider community. Discover how science is shaping the future of food through interactive exhibitions, hands-on demos, food tastings, and lively microtalks. We are delighted to welcome our Guest of Honour, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Deputy Leader of the House and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment.

Learn, play, and taste your way through the world of alternative proteins - and see how Singapore is building a sustainable, resilient, healthy and delicious food future.

What to Expect

• Inspiring welcome speech by our Guest of Honour Zaqy Mohamad

• Hands-on activities and live demonstrations for all ages

• Showcases of cutting-edge innovations from research and industry partners

• Lively Microtalks by scientists and innovators

• Show kitchen and food tastings featuring the future of food

• Arts & crafts and playful learning zones for children

Explore Eight Themed Zones

• Food System Awareness - Learn about the importance of food for planetary and human health.

• Sustainable Protein Cultivation - Discover microalgae and soybeans through live reactors, microscope demos and comic games.

• Protein Processing - Watch fermentation in action, explore how proteins change texture and flavour, and try the yeast-balloon experiment.

• Food Texturing - Experience 3D food printing and hands-on texture tests showing how structure shapes mouthfeel.

• Sensory Analysis - Play a flavour wheel game with sniffing sticks to explore the aromas behind plant-based foods.

• Food Safety - Learn how scientists test novel foods for quality and safety — from ingredient checks to microbial control.

• Health & Gut Microbiome - Make your own bacteria in a fun craft, play a vitamin quiz, and see how microbes in a live fermenter support a healthy gut.

• Sustainability Assessment – Play an interactive game comparing the nutrition and environmental impact of food choices.

About the Event

Hosted by TUMCREATE under the Proteins4Singapore programme and funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF), this public science outreach event is organised in collaboration with NTU, SIT, and A*STAR, with support from partners including the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).