Many consumers have developed a taste for plant-based meat alternatives in the past decade. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in…
Confectioners produce around 9 billion pieces of candy corn every year, according to the US National Confectioners Association, with a significant chunk…
Cooking is chemistry, so it should come as no surprise that chemical knowledge can help in the kitchen. The latest edition of…
It’s an oft-mentioned story that Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine. So, in this edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN, we take a…
Ever wondered why tea’s stimulant effect feels different to that of coffee? Or why sometimes, when you make a brew, thin scum…
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The first vinegars were accidents of oxidation, wine left out too long which turned sour. The word vinegar even derives from the…
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Though there are hundreds of different types of cheese, their manufacture follows some common steps. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics…
Baking soda and baking powder: two common ingredients in baked goods. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering…
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For plant milk manufacturers, business is booming. In 2021, 32% of British people surveyed drank plant-based milk as part of their diet,…
For over a century, chemists have made flavour molecules to evoke particular tastes. How do they know which compounds create a particular…