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Strategy Oct. 16, 2021, 1:00 PM

I design the shapes of chicken nuggets – among other food products. Here’s what my career is like.

"You'll find very few, if any, poultry and meat products in a grocery store that I haven't made," says Perdue food scientist Mark Tolbert.

I design the shapes of chicken nuggets – among other food products. Here’s what my career is like.

Lifestyle Feb. 25, 2021, 6:36 PM

How sweet and spicy flavors work together – and some classic pairings to try

Sweet and spicy is a culinary pairing that's found in cuisines around the world - here's why the two flavors work so well together.

How sweet and spicy flavors work together – and some classic pairings to try

News Feb. 7, 2020, 5:57 AM

Beyond Meat CEO reveals why making plant-based ‘chicken’ was harder than making ground ‘beef’

On January 29, Beyond Meat and KFC announced an expanded test run of Beyond Fried Chicken. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown explained why developing the plant-based fried “chicken” was much harder than creating Beyond’s beef alternative products. The muscle structure is of utmost […]

Beyond Meat CEO reveals why making plant-based ‘chicken’ was harder than making ground ‘beef’

News Oct. 3, 2017, 12:14 PM

9 scientific reasons why KFC is so addictive

KFC's secret recipe may or may not have...

9 scientific reasons why KFC is so addictive

News Aug. 26, 2017, 6:00 PM

A food scientist explains why Doritos are the perfect snack

Doritos are one of the most successful snack...

A food scientist explains why Doritos are the perfect snack

News Jun. 23, 2017, 6:31 AM

You’re eating a lot of bad, rotten olive oil — here’s how to find the real stuff

Olive oil is perhaps one of the most delightful...

You’re eating a lot of bad, rotten olive oil — here’s how to find the real stuff

US May. 12, 2017, 12:26 AM

Here’s what Kraft Singles are actually made of

Next time you're going to town on a stringy...

Here’s what Kraft Singles are actually made of

News Feb. 4, 2017, 3:30 AM

These magical foods are loaded with natural MSG

Monosodium glutamate is a powerful flavour...

These magical foods are loaded with natural MSG

News Feb. 3, 2017, 5:13 AM

Everyone should cook with MSG, says food scientist

Food scientist Steve Witherly uses monosodium...

Everyone should cook with MSG, says food scientist

Strategy Jan. 27, 2017, 8:41 AM

Why no one reverse-engineers Coca-Cola, according to a food scientist

The chemists at Ava Winery say they can...

Why no one reverse-engineers Coca-Cola, according to a food scientist

US Jan. 1, 2017, 1:00 AM

Double-dipping your chip can spread bacteria to other people

VIDEO: A study from Clemson University shows that this party foul can spread some nasty bacteria.

Double-dipping your chip can spread bacteria to other people

News Nov. 14, 2016, 6:00 AM

The scientific reasons why we eat dessert last

Why did humans start eating sweet things at the...

The scientific reasons why we eat dessert last

News Sep. 24, 2016, 2:44 AM

Scientists still can’t figure out how to replace artificial ingredients in Lucky Charms

General Mills scientists still haven't...

Scientists still can’t figure out how to replace artificial ingredients in Lucky Charms

News Sep. 14, 2016, 6:02 AM

Why Big Food puts two sizes of carrots in your soup

Everyone wants homestyle soup, but few people...

Why Big Food puts two sizes of carrots in your soup

News Aug. 30, 2016, 6:03 AM

KFC’s secret ingredient is ‘the most under-appreciated spice’ in the world

Colonel Sanders' nephew recently revealed...

KFC’s secret ingredient is ‘the most under-appreciated spice’ in the world

US Aug. 25, 2016, 9:44 PM

We tried the mushroom coffee that claims to increase productivity without giving you the jitters

VIDEO: We tried the instant coffee mix with mushrooms.

We tried the mushroom coffee that claims to increase productivity without giving you the jitters

News Aug. 5, 2016, 1:30 AM

Red wine gives you the worst hangovers, according to science

Generally, downing a few glasses of wine...

Red wine gives you the worst hangovers, according to science

Lifestyle Jul. 30, 2016, 4:13 AM

You’re eating a lot of fake, rotten olive oil — here’s how to find the real stuff

Olive oil is perhaps one of the most delightful...

You’re eating a lot of fake, rotten olive oil — here’s how to find the real stuff

News Jul. 12, 2016, 1:58 AM

People are obsessed with matcha — here’s everything you need to know about it

Matcha is blowing up, taking over menus and...

People are obsessed with matcha — here’s everything you need to know about it

US Jul. 5, 2016, 11:15 PM

Science reveals why you should never double dip food

VIDEO: A study from Clemson University shows that this party foul can spread some nasty bacteria.

Science reveals why you should never double dip food

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