"They like mild cheddars, and also the blended white stiltons that are quite sweet - with mango, cranberry, ginger and lemon, " he said.

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Pumpkin soup held inside a spinach membrane, lemon juice contained in a lemon membrane, and coconut sorbet enclosed in a mango skin are just some of the creations the scientists showcased.

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