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Food Science Explained

Learning About Food Science Makes You a Better Cook!

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Black and White Brownies

Black and White Brownies

Linda Larsen
My degree is in Food Science. I had to put up with a bit of teasing from others who thought that Food Science (or Home Economics) is all about making cupcakes and learning how to iron. Au contraire! I took classes in chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, and learned about meat science, food sensory evaluation, and spent a lot of time in the lab. Food science is explained in these articles that will help make you a better cook and baker.

You don't have to go through all that! Just read through these articles about the science of food and you will become a better cook. You'll understand why fish turns white when it cooks, why adding too much flour ruins cookies and cakes, and why a quick bread batter should be a neutral pH. It's fun and easy!

Food Science Explained

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