FOOD SCIENCE

Why Some Cold Cuts Make Iridescent Meat Rainbows—and Why They're Still OK to Eat

It doesn't mean that your food has gone bad.

This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Tasting the Cookie Dough

There's a new warning from scientists, and it's not about the raw eggs. It's about the uncooked flour.

What Is a GMO?

You hear the term tossed about, but what does it really mean?

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap To Some People?

It might be the most polarizing leaf in the culinary world.

25 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a lunch staple, but this spread is versatile both inside and outside the kitchen. Here are some of its other uses.

Gluten May Not Be the Ingredient in Wheat That's Making You Sick

A new study points to a group of carbohydrates called fructans as the true culprit behind your stomachache.

Researchers Pinpoint the Genes Behind the Durian's Foul Stench

That odor is extra powerful for a reason.

Scientists Remove the Gluten Genes From Wheat

They used CRISPR gene editing to cut out many of the proteins that cause problems for millions.

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10 Inspiring Facts About George Washington Carver

The botanist and inventor devised hundreds of uses for peanuts. Peanut butter wasn’t one of them.

Over Time, Couples Develop the Same Tastes—But That Doesn't Mean They're Happier

Can't stand the food your date loves? Give it a few years.

What Is Gluten?

In 2014, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel summed up L.A.'s consensus on the subject: "It's comparable to Satanism." But what is it?

Dayna McIsaac, Flickr Creative Commons // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Why Fiber Is Good for Your Gut Health

It all goes back to bacteria.

The Strange Recipe Behind 'Bubble Gum Flavor'

It can be defined—just not in a way that looks good on the wrapper.

9 Chilly Facts About Frozen Food Pioneer Clarence Birdseye

The peas in your freezer have a fascinating history involving fur trapping, candy boxes, and a frozen alligator.

Does More Fat Really Make Ice Cream Taste Better?

The researchers had two questions: Could participants tell the difference between varying fat levels? And if so, did they care?

Jam vs. Jelly: What's the Difference?

The language of fruit spreads is a peculiar one.

Baking Soda vs Baking Powder: What's the Difference?

And can't I just swap one for the other?

8 Surprising Facts About the Stomach

Your stomach may very well be a key player in keeping your mood balanced.

Astronauts Are Getting a Space Bakery

Bread is banned on the ISS, but a German company aims to change that by bringing fresh rolls to microgravity.

9 Molds Trying to Take Over Your Kitchen

“I can’t tell you how many times people have said, ‘I have a cut on my arm, should I put moldy bread on it?’”

This May Be Why You Crave That Burger

Researchers have found the part of the brain associated with protein cravings (in fruit flies, anyway).

Study Sheds Light on Why Salty Snacks Are So Addictive

Salty food doesn't make you thirsty, but it might make you hungry.

This Edible Water Blob Could Change Hydration Forever

Ooho! might be the future's green alternative to plastic bottles.

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Why Can’t You Eat Grapefruit While Taking Certain Medications?

It’s all about your enzymes.

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