By: Abbey Thiel First, we had meatless meat, then ice cream without dairy. Soon, we might have beanless coffee. Atomo Coffee, a Seattle based start-up, is attempting to reverse engineer coffee without the bean. Right now, the drink 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 Abbey Thiel What’s the trick to trapping those tiny bubbles in champagne anyways? What’s the best part of the New Year? Well for me, it’s knowing that family and friends always have champagne on hand! I savor the...
By: Pat Polowsky Sweetness. It’s one of the fundamental tastes that is crucial to just about every meal and eating occasion. We often think about dessert as being the focal point of sweet foods, but sugar often makes up...
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: 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: Mustafa Yavuz It may surprise you to learn that good old baker’s yeast, or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has important functions beyond the kitchen! Not only does this yeast contribute to baking all manner of bread and pastries, but it...
BY: SCIENCE MEETS FOOD Here at Science Meets Food, we spend a lot of time thinking about the science of food. Whether working hard in the lab, strolling into a great restaurant, or procrastinating on Reddit, we love to...
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...