Eric J. Smith’s Post

BEEF is not BEEF is not BEEF...?! I am thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Edacious, Bionutrient Food Association, and Utah State University, bringing science, agriculture, and technology together to explore the nutrient density of beef—and what drives it. Early results are in, and they’re transformational to the industry: 🥩 Nutritional quality is not fixed—it’s shaped by feed, genetics, environment, and management practices. Not all cows are created equally! 🌱 Grass-fed beef from diverse, polyculture pastures had over 100% more omega-3s, more phytochemical antioxidants, and a healthier fat profile. 🧪 Grain-fed beef had higher levels of some B vitamins and minerals—showing each system has complexity, and nutrient density isn't one-size-fits-all. This work moves us toward a new paradigm—where food quality is measurable, comparable, and transparent. 🔬 Led by Dr. Stephan van Vliet at Utah State, the study used advanced metabolomics to analyze hundreds of compounds in beef. 🧠 Edacious powered the data platform to organize and visualize this complexity—making it actionable for producers, policymakers, and brands. 🌎 The Bionutrient Institute coordinated this community-led effort with soil, forage, beef, and stool samples from farms across the country. 👉 Check out the press release! https://lnkd.in/eU_qXNxp 📊 Explore the Nutrient Density in Beef Dashboard: https://lnkd.in/egs7SCnh