Tag: Food science
How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a...
Carlos D. Garcia, Clemson University and George Chumanov, Clemson University
Humans have been fermenting food and drinks — everything...
Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help...
Carlos D. Garcia, Clemson University and Lucas de Brito Ayres, Clemson University
Have you ever bitten into a nut...
Easter bunnies, cacao beans and pollinating bugs: A basket of 6...
Maggie Villiger, The Conversation
Tens of millions of chocolate bunnies get sold in the U.S. every Easter. Here are...
Pancakes won’t turn you into a zombie as in HBO’s ‘The...
Sheryl Barringer, The Ohio State University
In the HBO series “The Last of Us,” named after the popular video...
What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners?...
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search...
Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
Deep-frying a turkey is a great way to get a delicious, moist meal for...
‘Freezer burn’ is a serious problem – preventing ice recrystallization may...
Tong (Toni) Wang, University of Tennessee
Open the freezer door and there, way in the back, may be an...
Why does Swiss cheese have holes?
Stephanie Clark, Iowa State University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to...
EXPLORING NATURE
The chickadee in the snowbank: A ‘canary in the coal mine’...
Benjamin Sonnenberg, University of Nevada, Reno
Wet snow pelts my face and pulls against my skis as I climb...
