Tag Archives: food chemistry

Cool Jobs: People with a taste for chemistry

By Catherine M. Cooney / May 30, 2012

Chemists contribute to food flavorings, fuel extraction and everything in between

By Roberta Kwok / April 30, 2012

Genetics, not geography, plays key role in the aroma of the delicacy

By Stephen Ornes / April 12, 2012

Scientists are working to produce meat without killing animals

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged feature, food chemistry, Genetic engineering, meat, molecular genetics, protein, Stem cells

By Stephen Ornes / May 19, 2010

Study finds that dihydrocapsiate may give a diet extra power.

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged capsaicin, food chemistry, organic chemistry, organic compound

By Emily Sohn / November 13, 2008

You probably eat a lot more salt than you realize, and that could be bad for your health

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged food chemistry, ionic compound, salt, sodium chloride

By Emily Sohn / February 6, 2008

Cough medicines don’t work and they can have unpleasant side effects. Doctors are starting to recommend honey instead.

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged food benefits, food chemistry, honey

By Sarah Webb / February 22, 2005

Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch.

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged food chemistry

By Emily Sohn / January 31, 2005

Scientists unravel the mysteries of what makes chocolate yummy and even good for you.

Posted in Technology & Engineering | Tagged chocolate, food chemistry