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Dr. Seth Ketron of Opus College of Business researched what happens if smell is put into VR. The team shared its findings in the Journal of Retailing.

Bitterness is one of the five basic tastes generally considered undesirable. The widespread presence of bitter compounds can negatively affect the pal…

Researchers at ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry to produce a whole-fruit variety of chocolate. This helps increase the value creation of cocoa farming—and is healthier.

Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature’s effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and...

To kickstart innovation follow the insider startup knowledge about charisma, “well-rounded square pegs” and rock-solid teams.

Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.

Recent publications in the field of food authentication have reported using analytical methods which measure changes in sample composition. These chan…

Curious about swallowing chewing gum? Get expert insights on whether it's safe or risky. Learn more about the potential impacts on your health. Read now!

Melon aroma greatly influences consumer preference and fruit quality. Climacteric melons produce more esters, while non-climacteric melons have more aldehydes. Understanding these genetic differences ...

White tea may be less understood than more common black and green teas, but it results in a wonderfully light, bright cup of tea. Here's what you need to know.

There are a lot of false facts about lemons floating around. We're here to set you straight with the truth about lemon's uses, health benefits, and longevity.

Mead, made from a base of honey, water, and fermented using either yeast or bacterial cultures, is believed to be the oldest alcoholic beverage in existence.

Where is jasmine grandiflorum, where is sambac, which is auriculatum, and which one is not jasmine at all? I once wrote an article about jasmine, but as usual, I tried to cover everything at once, resulting in a rather confusing and chaotic narrative. As it turned out, many people were still unclear about the difference between Jasmine grandiflorum and Jasmine sambac. Hence, I'd like to delve a bit deeper into this topic today. So, the b

For health and safety reasons, the search for green, healthy, and low-calorie sweeteners with good taste has become the demand of many consumers. Furt…

In his new book, Christof Koch views consciousness as a theorist and an aficionado.

Scientists look into how mycelium leather, which is a more sustainable alternative to traditional leather, could be grown and cultivated in an easier and more effective way. Read to learn more.

Decanting wine can make the difference between turning a good bottle into something that tastes great. Learn how to do it right from these two sommeliers.

Brown sugar is more than just an ingredient used in baking recipes. Find out how this sugar with rich molasses and deep flavor is different from other sugars.

Does your brain have a microbiome?

Evidence is mounting.

The food matrix is a complex system encompassing all constituent elements in food production. It influences the digestibility of these elements through direct interactions and affects the digestive...

Restaurants have been incorporating cicadas into their menu, serving dishes like cicada salad or roasted cicada. Read to learn more.

Cardiff University scientists are brewing beer after studying Africanised honey bees in Namibia.

There are few problems now that AI and machine learning cannot help overcome. Researchers from the Yokohama National University use this modern advantage to overcome what conventional methods cann ...

A new protein-based gel could one day reduce the harmful and intoxicating effects of alcohol in the body.

The division between AI-replaceable and AI-irreplaceable employees will soon look just as significant remote working.

Like many other commodities, tea is increasing in price. This is due to instability: instability in the climate and instability in the world of geopolitics.

Continuing the story of Proust's characters and their scents. Part One: Scents in the Writer's Life Part Two: Madeleine and a Few Other Things Part Three: The Perfumes of Odette de Crécy   ____________________________     Two Women Asleep in a Punt under the Willows, John Singer Sargent, 1887 The first part of the second volume of In Search of Lost Time, titled Around Mrs. Swann,