Food Science
Food scientist debunks a dangerous myth about chicken
Leave your chicken slime alone.
Science debunks a wasteful myth about frozen food
Let’s talk freezer burn.
What did Italians eat 2,000 years ago? New discoveries reveal a diverse menu
We are what we eat, in more ways than one.
The scary real science behind Snow White’s poison apple
A strange fact is like something out of a fairy tale.
How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
How to make scientifically perfect ice cream
It's all about balancing the equation.
How yeast makes bread bubbly and delicious
How to make fluffy, delectable meringue using science
A scientific look at the power of eggs.
The Science Behind Crunchy Fried Chicken
How flavor chemists designed the controversial pumpkin spice
A little nutmeg has caused so much drama.
How to create the perfect scoop of ice cream — with science
When one element goes up, the other must come down.
Mastering sourdough with the science of yeast
How to use the magic microorganisms that make bread rise to create a golden brown loaf.
Why science is so important for the decadent pavlova
Pavlovas are a decidedly retro dessert named after a Russian ballerina.
How to get the crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken using science
A food scientist lays out the process of “flash evaporation” to achieve a crispy, dry exterior with a satisfying bite.
Beer + Chicken = Slammable Chicken
Cooking with beer can be easy — if you follow a few basic scientific laws.
How to turn the volume way up on a classic ceviche using science
A culinary scientist talks about the power of cooking with acid in the kitchen.
The Best Way to Barbecue, According to Science
Step away from the lighter fluid.
How to Cook the Perfect Burger Using Science
When it comes to burgers, umami is everything.
A Salute to the Chemical That Keeps America's Hot Dogs Patriotically Pink
Sodium nitrite works hard to maintain tradition.
Science Says This Is the Best Way to Grill Steak
Thawing sucks.
The Future of Milk is Nuts!
No grain, nut, or seed is off-limits for "milk."
Why the Plant-Based Impossible Whopper Has as Many Calories as a Beef Burger
"Impossible meat is meant to mimic beef as much as possible, but made entirely from plants."
How Burger King's "Impossible Whopper" Tastes Like Flame-Broiled Beef
The burgers will be flame-broiled "in the exact way the burgers from cows are."
Why Eating Bugs Won't Save Us, but Letting Them Chew Up Awful Food Systems Will
The key isn't noshing on insects. The key is eating a bit of everything.
To prepare for life in space, astronauts are starting to grow their own food
And it tastes just as good!
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods Are Taking on These 3 Foods After Burgers
It's not just burgers ripe for disruption.
New gene-edited tomato could mean fresh produce in space
Thanks to some pioneering science, a new strain of tomatoes can grow in some unusual places.
Lab-Grown Meat: Beyond Burgers, the 7 In-Vitro Foods Coming to Plates
The future of food looks promising.
Intermittent fasting’s favorite word may not mean what you think
One gut-healthy diet can calm inflammation
“That was absolutely incredible result, and I think probably better than anyone had really anticipated.”
The most ethical meat to eat, according to a philosopher
Meet your most morally acceptable meat.
Science debunks the biggest myth about plant-based meat
Plant-based diets have surged in popularity during the past few years.
Science debunks a deadly summer food myth
The best way to prepare raw chicken, according to science
Plus: Richard Branson triumphs in Virgin Galactic flight and scientists discover a fresh link between diet, the gut microbiome, and disease.
Is competitive eating a sport? 5 ways to train your body and mind
Scientist debunks the most confusing myth about eating fat
How much fat you should eat depends on who you ask.
Food scientist debunks a dangerous myth about chicken
Leave your chicken slime alone.
A link between the gut and diet may mean a cure for an incurable disease
“The hypothesis has always been that bacterial composition is tightly linked to diet.”
Male and female bodies respond differently to intermittent fasting
Here's what we know so far.
Alien-like vegetables have mathematical “memory” — study
There’s more going on in a Romanesco than meets the eye.
