By Jacob Webster-Jones Why do certain foods taste good together? In a world full of different flavors, we should have an astronomical amount of tasty combinations just waiting to be discovered. The food pairing theory states that foods...
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By Abbey Thiel It’s no secret that chocolate is one of the most delectable foods in the world. What most of us don’t know, is that this sweet treat starts out as a bean so bitter it is...
By: Pat Polowsky Fun Fact #1: Flavor Chemistry Chocolate is made from the fruit of Theobroma cacao trees. The cocoa beans from this fruit are fermented and roasted, ultimately leading to the precursor that makes its way into your...
BY: NORA IDRINA Chocolate has always been important one way or another, serving various purposes at different points in history and geography. In modern times, one of its most instantly recognizable uses is in romance where it plays a...
By: Thomas Siebertz Simply put, this stuff is amazing! I recently got to take a tour of the Grand Ten Distillery and learn about the distilling process. Spencer, the owner, showed me around and afterwards...
By: Bethany Richardson Chocolate goes well with almost anything- peanut butter, fruit, caramel, the list goes on and on. Another famous chocolate pairing is celebrated today (February 19): chocolate and mint. Today is recognized as national mint chocolate day...
By: Felicia Loo Do you suffer from the guilt of indulgent full-fat chocolate? Not for long! Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a way to substitute up to 50% of the chocolate’s fat content with fruit juice...
Exploring Cottage Foods: A great way to get started for smaller-sized food producers By: Janice Cheng Have you ever made some really good jam or cookies and thought I would love to sell these at a farmers’ market!? Or...
By Jacob Webster-Jones Key Takeaways Astringency can be caused by several different classes of compounds and is a sensation rather than a flavor or taste The prevailing theory around the perception of astringency has to do with the binding...
By Hafida Mazoud The Amazon tropical rainforest continues to amaze us with its wonders, most notably an indigenous plant known as Guayusa, which is gaining popularity in the United States and Europe, particularly among those seeking natural energy-boosting...