2024 April

An ancient recipe for Mesopotamian beer has survived the millennia to find new life as a modern drink.

Research involving the University of the Basque Country has resulted in a methodology to reliably and objectively analyze the sensory characteristics of wine. This is a standard tool that uses a single ...

The two bring out the best of each other, but why? If anybody knows, it's Nicole Patel, the Owner and Chocolatier of Delysia Chocolatier in Austin, Texas.

It's literally history in a can.

Scientists discovered an enzyme in cyanobacteria that forms a Sierpiński triangle, revealing nature's first known molecular fractal.

The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity from climate change. Moreover, today's food production and supply system emits a huge amount of carbon ...

“Eat local” is a common recommendation to reduce your carbon footprint. How does the impact of what you eat compare to where it's come from?

Roman wines may have looked and tasted better than long assumed. The answer lies in their use of clay jars, a technique still used in modern winemaking in Georgia.

Le chocolat est un aliment issu de la fève de cacao. Il a beaucoup évolué dans le temps et est toujours l'objet de nombreuses innovations !Gâteau menthe, chocolat, café. © SFBart, CC by-nc 2.0Le...

This study aimed to identify novel umami peptides in Agaricus bisporus and investigate their umami enhancing effect. We virtually screened 155 potential umami peptides from the ultrasound-assisted A. bisporus hydrolysate according to Q values, iUmami-SCM, Umami_YYDS, and Tastepeptides_DM models, and molecular docking. Five peptides (AGKNTNGSQF, DEAVARGATF, REESDFQSSF, SEETTTGVHH, and WNNDAFQSSTN) were synthesized for sensory evaluation and kinetic analysis. The result showed that the umami thresholds of the five peptides were in the range of 0.21–0.40 mmol/L. Notably, REESDFQSSF, SEETTTGVHH, and WNNDAFQSSTN had low dissociation constant (KD) values and high affinity for the T1R1-VFT receptor. The enhancing effect of the three peptides with MSG or IMP was investigated by sensory evaluation, kinetic analysis, and molecular dynamics simulations. In stable complexes, ARG_277 in T1R1 played a major role in umami peptide binding to T1R1-VFT. These results provide a theoretical basis for future screening of umami peptides and improving the umami taste of food containing mushrooms.

If you're a lover of all things chocolate, get your hands on these 21 decadent chocolate treats from around the globe to experience at least once.

Less than one month out, an upcoming ban on the use of ‘steak’, ‘sausage’ and ‘bacon’ terms for French plant-based meat products has been postponed.

Even the most poetic words can’t capture the full richness of our minds. So scientists are turning to numbers.

Drinking saltwater is dangerous for humans, but why? Read to find out. While water accounts for 71% of the Earth's surface, only 3. 5% is safe for human consumption.

A new study aims to help clinicians standardize care and improve outcomes for their patients.

Welcome to the fascinating world of working memory—an overlooked but essential aspect of our cognitive machinery.

New solutions are being found to an enduring problem in chemistry

Butter is high in saturated fat – but margarine is an ultra-processed food. Disentangling which is the queen of healthy spreads is extremely tricky

A new study in the lab of Bryan Roth, MD, PhD, at the UNC School of Medicine, helps us better understand how we perceive bitter taste on a chemical level. The findings may lead to the development of drugs that targeting taste receptors.

Cooking can make food more digestible, but it also makes it more delicious. Food science tells us how heat produces these tasty flavours,

The origin date for flowers is a source of debate among scientists – but a new approach may help bring clarity to the question.

Alcohol and tobacco use carries significant health risks but they’re legalised – so why not cannabis? Despite the concerns, decriminalising cannabis could have public health benefits.

Abstract. The scent of musk plays a unique role in the history of perfumery. Musk odorants comprise six diverse chemical classes and perception difference

This month, among other spring blooms that have inspired perfumers, we’re focusing on the stop-in-your-tracks beauty of magnolia. From our initial edit of some favourite magnolia-centric scents we simply can’t get enough of right now, to later features exploring the differing delicate (and sometimes surprising) aroma facets that can be coaxed from those magnificent blooms;...

The not-so-buzzy version of coffee can harbor a chemical that can cause cancer, which has activists pushing to have the substance banned.

You might be surprised to learn that there are several different types of cardamom. But is there a flavor difference between white cardamom and black cardamom?

In the United States, cheddar is mostly known for its startling orange color, but elsewhere, it's a pale cream. What makes some cheddar orange and why?

Embark on an intoxicating voyage around the world from the comfort of your home or local tiki bar. These tropical drinks are equal parts historic and exotic.

Sourdough baking's history is long and varied - and the oldest known sourdough starter available for use today dates back to the ancient Egyptians.