New data from Israeli AI food prediction and intelligence startup Tastewise reveals consumer motivations during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Between maple syrup for weight loss and sauerkraut for brain health, consumers look for food with function, the Israeli analytics startup reports.

The Series A round was led by PeakBridge, an investment firm specializing in foodtech.

Tastewise reports on what's trending on social media and in restaurants, ahead of Passover and Easter.

Tastewise, which leverages Big Data and machine learning to serve up real-time analytics on food trends and opportunities, emerged from stealth mode this week