We all like to know what we're eating. How about taking things a step further with edible QR codes that you can scan and know more about what you're eating? Upscale�Harney Sushi�in San Diego now give a little something extra with their fresh tuna and crab rolls: edible QR codes, so if you happen to drop by his restaurant and are carrying a smartphone, you would be able to check the origins of the fish you�re consuming with but a quick scan.
Robert Ruiz, chef of two-unit Harney Sushi�first prints them with water-based ink on rice wafers�the same ink used on birthday cakes�which he places as a garnish on the sushi to serve.
He said, �It�s proven in the food world in general that when your customers know about the products you�re giving them they will pay more for them and come back more often. The technology and the information�s here, so why don�t we do the right thing and make money while we�re doing it?�
When scanned the codes take users to�the�NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) FishWatch�website, where they can learn about the sustainability of the seafood they are consuming.
QR-coded sushi also makes eating more interactive�could this be a way technology can enhance our dining experiences?
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