Pushing the boundaries of food development through science is at the core of Drexel University's innovative Master of Science in Culinary and Food Science. The program offers dynamic, ...

Food researchers have figured out how to turn carrot scraps into a surprisingly tasty source of protein. By growing pink oyster mushroom mycelium on discarded carrot peels and greens, they created ...

B.S.: Chemistry, with minors in English and Food Study, New York University Ph.D.: Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, University of California—Davis WHAT SHE DOES NOW: Teaches chefs and cooks ...

From freshly baked bread to a cup of coffee, food is a sensory experience that connects us all. When it comes to how our food is made, however, we rarely focus on the science that is used to create it ...

Food chemists focus on the chemistry of foods, their deterioration, and the principles underlying the improvement of foods for consumers. Few people recognize the science behind the food they consume.

Since nutrition-facts labeling was first introduced by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973, the back of the box has been a controversial space. Countless FDA rule changes, congressional ...

Researchers are finding extraordinary new uses for what we throw away. Beet pulp may help crops resist disease, while composted coconut fibers could replace peat moss. Discarded radish and beet greens ...

Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they’re scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers publishing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food ...

A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search of sweet flavors. In some drinks, you’ll find sugar. Diet soda might have an ...

If you thought “Lessons in Chemistry” was about nothing more than beakers and bonds, think again. The bestselling novel turned Apple TV+ miniseries, which premiers on Oct. 13, centers around Elizabeth ...

Two refrigerated trucks leave a warehouse near Nashville, Tennessee, at about 6:00 a.m. They stop at local grocery stores, picking up food that is about to hit its expiration date. The trucks, ...

Sydney Tankard is used to people incorrectly assuming they know what a food scientist does. Friends and family members assume she wants to be a nutritionist, a chef or a restaurateur. The University ...