
Ever wonder about how your food makes it from the farm to your table? There is a lot of food science along the way. Not a culinary or nutrition podcast, Wolfing Down Food Science is all about the chemistry, microbiology and engineering of food. Questions or comments? Send us an email at wolfingdownfoodscience@ncsu.edu. To find out more about food science at NC State University check us out at http... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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What makes food taste truly delicious? In this episode of Wolfing Down Food Science, molecular biologist and author Nik Sharma explores the science behind flavor and cooking through his new book, Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes ... more
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Many of us love coffee, but it can be a nightmare to add as an ingredient to manufactured foods. Problems with settling particles, high levels of variability, shelf-life oxidation, and biomass waste are a few of the challenges th... more
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Lee Cadesky, is a food scientist and engineer specializing in alternative proteins. Lee holds an M.S. in Food Engineering from Cornell University, where she also worked as a lecturer. As the co-founder of C-fu Foods and One Hop Kitc... more
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Food waste. It's the world's dumbest problem. It's also the topic of our most popular podcast ever (see our 2022 interview with Dr. Lisa Johnson). California just passed a new law that dramatically simplifies the 50 potential typ... more
These 3 know their stuff about food service and nutrition. They are funny too!
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Explores the science behind everyday food, from chemistry and microbiology to product development and safety. Episodes blend NC State–friendly expertise with real-world industry and education angles, often featuring researchers, educators, and food professionals who explain complex topics in accessible ways. A standout is the sustained focus on how science communication, leadership, and soft skills intersect with technical food science, plus multiple live and conference-circuit episodes that spotlight careers and industry trends. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want practical science insights, career guidance for food science roles, and examples of how research translates into real-world food systems, with a notable emphasis ... more
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