This growing collection explores the intersection of chemistry and cooking. From the Maillard reaction to emulsification, from whipped egg whites to baking powder and, of course, cooking itself … — there is chemistry involved everywhere.
A look at the chemistry of the slightly volatile aroma of nutmeg
Contrary to what its name suggests, allspice is not a mixture but one unique ingredient
Klaus Roth uncovers the nature of this culinary-chemical marvel, and thereby comes to enjoy it all the more
A compilation of articles on chemistry related to spices
What’s the difference between breast and drumstick in your thanksgiving roast?
Shear stress applied to protein solutions facilitates unfolding and refolding of target proteins
Uwe Bunz talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, and shares his favorite aromatic dish, Oxtail with Fennel
Hiroshi Shinokubo talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, with a special recipe for Sweet and Tender Stewed Pork
Michael M. Haley talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, with his favorite recipe from Oregon: Lamb Ragout
Gerhard Hilt talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, about Noyoris laboratory and very special mushrooms with cannelloni
Uli Kazmaier talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, with a special recipe created exclusively for ChemistryViews
Can artificial meat be produced cheaply on a large scale?
Focus: The Chemist’s Fear of the Fugu
The chemist’s fear of the fugu or pufferfish extends as far as the distinctive and intriguing poison it carries
When we rap a knife on the shell of a freshly boiled egg we are seldom aware of what a technical marvel we are dealing with
Focus: The Biochemistry of Peppers
How is it that only plants from the genus Capsicum are able to synthesize compounds that sting one’s tongue so intensely?
Also of Interest
Plastic cutting boards could produce significant amounts of microplastics during food preparation
Chloramine residues in tap water can react with iodide in table salt
Neste, McDonald’s Netherlands, and HAVI have joined forces to create a circular economy partnership
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