FOOD SCIENCE

13 Spicy Facts About Mustard

Mustard may have truly come alive for Americans in the early 20th century when it was introduced to the hot dog, but its history is even longer and spicier than you might have guessed.

If Beer and Bread Use Almost the Exact Same Ingredients, Why Isn't Bread Alcoholic?

Have you ever smelled a rising loaf of bread or, better yet, smelled the air underneath dough that has been covered while rising? It smells really boozy.

Why Do People Get Ice Cream Headaches?

You may know an ice cream headache by one of its other names: brain freeze, a cold-stimulus headache, or sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia ("nerve pain of the sphenopalatine ganglion"). But no matter what you call it, it hurts like hell.

Has Tobacco Ever Been Cultivated as a Food Source?

People have been growing tobacco for thousands of years, but never as food. That doesn't mean it can't be used as a protein source in the future.

The Reason Why 'Doritos Breath' Stopped Being a Problem

The popular tortilla snack had a reputation for leaving consumers with rancid breath. In 1992, the problem disappeared. Here's why.

Cheese Made from Celebrities' Microbes Is On View at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum

Five British celebrities donated their microbes to make a block of cheese that's now on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

If You Drink Your Coffee With Sugar, Here's Why You Should Always Add It First

If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee at its peak, pour your coffee first, then add sugar, then add cream or milk. Physics says so.

Scientists Built a LEGO 'Electrospinner' to Improve the Texture of Lab-Grown Meat

Scientists are getting closer to creating edible, slaughter-free meat. The only challenge is getting the texture just right. And that's where LEGOs come in.

Make Homemade Cheese in 48 Hours or Less With Fromaggio

Just add the ingredients, select the type of cheese you want to make, and Fromaggio automatically produces homemade cheese in as little as 30 minutes.

Make Homemade Cheese in 48 Hours or Less With Fromaggio

Just add the ingredients, select the type of cheese you want to make, and Fromaggio automatically produces homemade cheese in as little as 30 minutes.