Food Technology Archive

28 March

Cannabis-infused edibles: What the future has in store for food scientists

BY: PRAVEENA THIRUNATHAN Before we begin, let’s set some ground rules. Note that IFT provides the opportunity for members to post information and opinions on many subjects, including cannabis. Please understand that this action by IFT does not constitute...

cannabis, edibles, Food Chemistry Education & Experiments, Food Chemistry, Food Technology 1 Comment

07 March

Delayed release caffeine: the science behind making your caffeine buzz last longer

BY: DANIELLE ROBERTSON RATH It’s 3:00 pm and you’re exhausted. You woke up exhausted, but you had coffee for breakfast, and now you’re exhausted again. You are now thinking that maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to stay...

caffeine, drinks, energy, Food Chemistry Education & Experiments, Food Chemistry, Food Technology 1 Comment

21 February

Microwave Technology – Demystifying that Magical Box, Beloved by all Hungry College Students

BY: PRAVEENA THIRUNATHAN How many of us have woken up in the middle of the night, hungry for something substantial, yet quick and easy to make? Anything using the oven or stove is out, as is cutting up and...

food processing, microwave extraction, microwave technology Education & Experiments, Food Chemistry, Food Safety & Processing, Food Technology, I HEART FOOD SCIENCE 2 Comments

09 January

The Cool Flavors of Mint

By Bryan Quoc Le | 150 Food Science Questions Answered The History of Mint The ancient Greeks have a legend about mint. Mint, or Minthe, was once a beautiful nymph from the underworld river of Cocytus. She was said to...

flavors, Food Chemistry, mint Food Chemistry, Food History & Tradition, Food Technology 1 Comment

27 September

Of Flavors and Flavorists

By Bryan Quoc Le | 150 Food Science Questions Answered Flavors of the Grocery Aisle When I get a chance to actually take my time while grocery shopping, sometimes I like to just peruse the aisles and read through the...

artificial flavors, falvorist, flavor chemistry, natural flavors Career Development, Food Chemistry, Food Industry, Food Technology, Sensory & Consumer Science 2 Comments

07 September

When Food Products Try to Be Energy Drinks – Exploring the new world of caffeinated food

BY: DANIELLE RATH Moderating caffeine intake can be a challenge. There are some days it seems there’s not enough caffeine in the world to keep your mind focused or your eyes from drooping, and there are other days when...

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01 September

I scream! You Scream! Now we all scream for Healthy Ice Cream!

BY: KENZI HANNUM Think about the last time you went to a grocery store. You weaved your way through the aisles to pick up the staples: veggies, fruit, eggs, milk, bread and as you start to mindlessly make your...

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03 August

The Science Behind Sous Vide Cooking – And How To Explain It To Your Friends

By: JOE HUGHES Sous vide cooking is much more than a trend; in 1974, French chef Georges Pralus was the first to use the technique in a fine dining setting. He prepared fois gras sous vide at his three-star...

meat processing, protein, sous vide Food Safety & Processing, Food Technology, Guest Post 1 Comment

07 July

Is V8 Really an Energy Drink? A Primer on the Science of Energy Drinks in Disguise

BY: DANIELLE RATH I’ve been studying energy drinks since 2003 and they continue to both fascinate and horrify me. They fascinate me because I’m a biochemistry major, or maybe it’s the other way around. Energy drinks are the reason...

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16 February

Reducing Food Waste with Food Waste

BY: DANIELLE ROBERTSON RATH “A freshly cut apple, a week-old banana, an open bottle of wine — what do these have in common? They are all common victims of the browning enzyme otherwise known as polyphenol oxidase or PPO....

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