By: Elliot Dhuey Introduction I want to preface this article with the stark statistic that was reported by the 2nd Sustainable Development Goal by the United Nations, which states that there are more than 800 million undernourished people worldwide...
By: Eileen Foerster Now that the semester is coming to an end, hibernating indoors is starting to sound more and more appealing, but most importantly, it’s the time for holiday foods! We all have traditions with our family and...
By: Amanda Sia, Abbie Sommer and Mackenzie Hannum Featured Image by Pickwriters “The time for food is now.” – Maria Velissariou Food science is a major and a career that spans across many disciplines. Some people study chemistry, microbiology,...
By: Abbie Sommer These delicious sweets get a bad rep for their ingredient list and rumored unending shelf life. So what are each of those ingredients doing in there? A food company is not going to add extra ingredients...
By: Alexander J. Taylor For me, there is nothing better than an Autumn day. The air is cool, but not yet snowing; the chance to wear hoodies and jeans, and not be stifling hot; and the consistent sounds of...
By: Amanda Sia “Do you ever realize how long it takes to cook tapioca balls?” I asked. For a millennial who loves instant gratification and hates waiting, the 15 minutes it takes to cook these black pearls just so...
By: Luyi Cheng Summer brings out the best in many people, places, and foods. Because summer is now coming to an end, we’re probably feeling more grateful now than ever for all the wonderful things the season brought. An...
BY: ABBIE SOMMER In our age of social media and “Instagram worthy” food photos, appearance is playing a large role in food “liking” and selection. Social media and the ever-improving smart phone camera have, without a doubt, changed things....
By: Mackenzie Hannum I have this vivid memory sitting in class in elementary school as the teacher walked us through the Time for Kids magazine. On the front cover was a picture of the infamous food pyramid. But years...
By Bryan Quoc Le | 150 Food Science Questions Answered A monk started to prepare his simple lunch of rice, vegetables, and broth. After meditating for hours, he grew hungry and wanted a delicious meal. He looked inside a wooden...