What exactly is processed cheese? And why was this dairy product invented in the first place?
Food Science: What Is Processed Cheese?
How Instant Coffee Is Made (And What Is Lost From Ground Coffee)
Are we losing some things with instant coffee that we would get from brewed coffee? A quick review of how instant coffee is made will better answer this question.
How The Japanese Make Sashimi Safe To Eat
Want to know how the Japanese exactly prepare sashimi to make it safe to eat? Here’s how.
The Reason Why Sliced Apples Turn Brown
Have you ever wondered why apples turn brown as soon as you slice them open? Here’s why.
Food Chemistry: The Reasons Why Honey Does Not Spoil
It’s true that honey as a very long shelf life.What’s so different with honey that expiry dates seemingly do not apply to it?
The First Genetically Modified Food: What Happened?
The very first genetically modified food that was introduced into the market was a tomato called Flavr Savr. It was when Calgene, a California company, submitted the necessary documents for evaluation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in
5 Truths You Need To Know About Eggs
Eggs are considered special because of the several health benefits they provide. They are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are also one of the few complete protein foods, those than contain a complete count of the
Fat (Oleogustus): The Sixth Taste
Today, scientists believe a sixth taste exists—and is called oleogustus. Difficult to pronounce? You could say fat as well because oleogustus is the latin word for “a taste of fat” (“oleo” means fatty or oily + “gustus” means taste).
3 Reasons Why Wagyu Beef Is So Special (And Expensive)
Wagyu beef steak can go up to $200. While the rarest to find A5 Olive Wagyu steak can cost you somewhere between $120 up to $3000. Here are the 3 reasons why Japanese Wagyu beef comes with the high price tag.
Why Do Crackers Have Holes In Them?
If the holes in the crackers attract consumers, then that is definitely a plus. The real reason for this is to help the manufacturer bake the crackers properly.