Getting down to the molecular level.
There’s a lot of mystery around E-numbers. You might have found yourself thinking, what exactly…
Crispy, slimy, gooey, velvety – there is a whole lexicon of words to describe the different…
As the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is an extremely lucrative product. With limited…
You might not have heard of titanium dioxide, but you’ve probably eaten it – it’s…
Microwave ovens are a convenience dream, making meals in minutes and keeping washing up to a…
Cheese is one of the many products we owe to bacteria: they are responsible for the formation and…
We might have heard that whole-grain foods are better for us than refined-grain foods. But does this…
It’s cheaper, quicker, and involves far less cleaning up than regular coffee. For anyone…
If a caffeine kick is part of your morning ritual, you’re not alone — around 80% of us…
It's often said that "we eat with our eyes" and science shows this is true - colour plays an…
Ever thought to pair oysters and kiwi? How about caviar on your white chocolate? These pairings…
A quick scan of the supermarket shelves will reveal a wide array of different foods labelled…
What is Wasabi? It’s is one of the world’s most expensive crops – but even if you…
Fermentation is a natural process that can be used in a number of ways for wide variety of food…
Baking sourdough bread has become an increasingly popular pastime and source of comfort for many…
This liquid gold delicacy and common sugar substitute can do far more than sweeten your coffee.…
We tend to think that protein is a simple macronutrient that your body needs. However, if you ever…
Whether it’s plunged, percolated, or poured over, the flavours you taste in your cup of coffee…
Does egg yolk colour matter? And why are yolks from different countries different colours?
Dehydration is one of the world’s oldest methods of food preservation, with the principles of…
At the heart of many an Asian dish is the deeply flavoured, ebony brown liquid called soy sauce. If…
Often gifted as a housewarming present, found on the tables of up-market restaurants, and in the…
Today we sprinkle salt on popcorn, stir it into sauce, or grind it onto a plate of pasta, but this…
There's nothing like biting into perfectly ripe fruits, like a peach or a juicy apple. But how do…
Food preservation is a battle against bacteria, a fight against fungi. On ship journeys, how have…
Fermented foods like kombucha and kimchi are becoming more and more popular – but what does…
It’s easy to see how roasting a potato, frying an egg, or microwaving some broccoli changes…
There are hundreds of ways of making a coffee, and everyone thinks theirs is the best. But what's…
Today sourdough is considered an artisanal bread, but 160 years ago nearly all bread was sourdough.…
Garlic has been used as medicine for centuries, and the latest research reveals that it is for good…
Most of us enjoy honey and know the basics of the production. The bees produce the honey in their…
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