Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
Most Accessed Articles: November 2020
Ginger Chemistry
Ginger is one of the earliest spices to be cultivated and exported
NMR Spectroscopy Used to Authenticate Coffee
Detection of pure arabica or robusta beans and predictions of the robusta content in blends
Guess the Chemist – Spices Special (2)
Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense
Egg White Chemistry
Egg white or albumen is very suitable as a baking agent, as it forms a voluminous and strong foam
Cinnamon Chemistry
In this Clever Picture we look at the chemistry of one of the oldest spices
Allspice Chemistry
Contrary to what its name suggests, allspice is not a mixture but one unique ingredient
Recipe for Vanilla Crescents (Vanillekipferl)
The cookies are very popular in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, especially at Christmas time
Sugar Chemistry
We all love sugar, but what is it chemically and since when do we know sugar?
Guess the Chemist – Spices Special (1)
Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense