For readers interested in the science behind food and health.
Understanding food allergies can save many people from reactions to foods that don’t sit well with their system. A bite of peanut butter, and suddenly the throat tightens, goosebumps litter the skin surface, and panic starts to set in. Trust us, you don’t want this to be you. Food allergy is an immune response to…
Molecular gastronomy DIY will earn you the moniker of food alchemist. It’s not all tricks, but the appropriate understanding and application of scientific knowledge. If you have ever nursed the idea of turning fruit juice into edible pearls, it’s not a castle in the sky. Food spherification at home is just one of many methods…
Should nutrient loss during cooking be something to worry about? As the proverbial saying goes, “The end does not always justify the means.” Folks on a pro-health diet may regularly load their plates with veggies. However, when meals are prepared wrong, the dish may lose some essential nutrients during cooking. So, eating healthy meals may…
Brewing tea chemistry is the secret ingredient that makes the tea from cafés taste better than your home brew. Professional tea connoisseurs understand the interplay between culinary art and the science that drives the enjoyment of the ancient beverage. This realization often reveals that tea perfection is not a mere product of guesswork or mimicking…
Many people have mentally fiddled with the mystery of why leftovers taste better. For example, you may have noticed that yesterday’s stew tastes even more amazing today. Only a few people think anything of it or try to find an explanation for this leftover taste phenomenon. The passage of time always causes changes in the…
