Enter the Moka pot, a celebrated emblem of Italian coffee culture that transformed home brewing in the 1930s. Join us as we dive into the mechanics of the Moka pot and understand how it draws out the robust flavours and enticing aromas concealed within coffee beans, yielding a full-bodied brew reminiscent of espresso without the requirement for costly machinery. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just sub ..read more

Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: ? https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribe Rebeca Chambers Diaz is a recent graduate in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Surrey and today she will talk to us about Chia Seeds, their functionality from the nutritional point of view to the physical one. We will understand why Chia seeds are considered superfoods and their use for fat replacement. Find us: Instagram: @thefoo ..read more

Join us on a journey through the fascinating world of butter tea as we unravel its composition and delve into its intricate chemistry. Originating from the Himalayan regions, butter tea—also known as "po cha" in Tibetan—is a centuries-old tradition cherished for its cultural significance and nourishing properties. In this episode, we explore the key ingredients of butter tea, including tea leaves, yak butter, salt, and water, and examine the chemical processes that give rise to its unique emulsified nature. From the interaction of tea polyphenols and milk proteins to the role of salt in flavou ..read more

This episode is based on the content presented in the following paper: Ross, C.F. (2023), The texture factor: food product development for discrete populations including orally compromised elderly consumers and children with Down syndrome. Int J Food Sci Technol, 58: 6151-6157. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.16696 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1 ..read more

Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: ? https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribe Today we are covering ice-cream. Listen to me talking about the functionality of fats, proteins and sucrose as well as my experiments with aquafaba plant-based ice-cream. I want to thank the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) for sponsoring this season of the podcast. Read more about the IFST and become a member in order to access the ..read more

Meet Annelie from Food Crumbles (https://foodcrumbles.com/) again for an insightful look into her career. Listen to her stories and advice for young professionals. Find her on instagram: @foodcrumbles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: ? https ..read more

Hello everyone, join Vero for a very short episode discovering the reasons behind popcorn's POP! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: ? https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribe ..read more

Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: ? https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribe Welcome to this new episode. Today Rebeca will be talking about plant-based milk alternatives and will cover aspects such as climate anxiety, carbon emission and sustainability aspects of different plant-based milk alternatives. Enjoy!  Find us:  Instagram: @thefoodscienceaddict  Blog: https://thefoodscienceaddict.com/  Email ..read more

In this spooktacular episode, join us as we delve into the enchanting world of the chemistry of Halloween treats. Our guest Annelie from Food Crumbles (https://foodcrumbles.com/) will guide us through the mystical transformations that occur when gummy worms squirm and candy corn casts its candy spell. Discover the secrets behind the chemistry that make Halloween treats so special ..read more

Curious about the origin of yeast? This episode is for you! Here are some info you might want to check out too, from the correct spelling of scientists with names I couldn't properly pronounce, to relevant reading: Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the microscope maverick J. H. van den Broek who named our yeasts 1.      Lahue, C., Madden, A. A., Dunn, R. R., & Smukowski Heil, C. (2020). History and Domestication of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Bread Baking. Frontiers in genetics, 11, 584718. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.584718 ..read more