Unlock the secrets of how fat shapes the flavors in your favorite dishes with this MinuteFood episode! From the unique flavor ...

Discover the fascinating science behind garlic's unique flavors in this Minute Food episode! Learn how breaking down garlic's ...

The Haribo Goldbear's century-old recipe has evolved over time. Today, a gummy in Germany might taste different than one in Singapore, Brazil, or the US. (Stan Horaczek/) A hundred years ago, the ...

Arielle Johnson might have the ultimate food nerd’s dream job. With credentials from New York University and UC Davis, the flavor scientist regularly collaborates with the world’s top chefs and ...

Chocolate is more than a sweet treat. Its rich taste begins long before the beans are roasted or molded into bars. A key part of that journey is fermentation, the natural process that gives cocoa its ...

In her new book, “Flavorama,” the flavor scientist Arielle Johnson demystifies the sense of taste. Take this quiz and see how much you know about how taste is perceived. About eight years ago, Arielle ...

Lately I’ve been reconnecting to my sense of smell, thanks to “Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor” by Arielle Johnson, a food scientist who helped establish the fermentation ...

Whether your preferred tipple is a crisp pale ale or a dark and malty stout, a glass of beer is a balm to the soul that’s hard to beat. But now, scientists in Belgium have shown that machine learning ...

Arielle Johnson's "Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor" explores the complexities of flavor, combining taste and smell. The book breaks down the five distinct tastes and the ...

Alternative proteins have grown increasingly popular over the last decade as consumers look for options that fit vegetarian, vegan, or even ‘flexitarian’ diets as part of a larger shift toward ...