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Yum But Why?

Yum But Why?
Taste Buds
Fruits
Vegetables
Diwali
Food Science
Papillae
Halloween
Día De Los Muertos
Mid-Autumn Festival
New Year's Traditions
Eating Habits
Nutrition
Sweet
Sour
Salty
Bitter
Umami
Flavor
Culture
Carrots

Yum But Why? is the food podcast that makes you go… yum… but wait… why?! Join mom and daughter duo as they munch, crunch, and giggle their way through food mysteries, silly snack debates, and tasty experiments. From figuring out if a tomato is really a fruit to trying new foods, it’s a delicious adventure for curious kids (and hungry grown-ups)!

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Where did birthday cake actually come from? Why do we blow out candles and make a wish? And why does a Korean birthday start with a bowl of seaweed soup?

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Why does ice cream make your brain freeze? Who first invented frozen desserts? And how did people enjoy icy treats thousands of years ago — even in the desert?

In this delicious episode of Yum But Why?, Kinara and Aparna dig into the surprisingly gl... more

New Year's Food Traditions Around the World

Ring in the new year with delicious traditions from across the globe! In this episode, we explore why people eat special foods on New Year's Day—from Hoppin' John and collard greens in the American South t... more

Get ready to test your food knowledge! In this fun-filled trivia episode, we challenge each other (and YOU!) with four rounds of food facts, myths, and mysteries.

🥕 Round 1: Fruit & Veggie Mystery - Can you guess the food from the clues? 

🍫 Round... more

This fall, we are taking you on a delicious journey through: 

🪔 Diwali's Festival of Lights & sweet traditions 

🎃 Halloween's 2,000-year journey from turnips to pumpkins 

💀 Día de los Muertos beautiful celebration of memory 

🌕 China's Mid-Aut... more

Join us as we dive into the amazing world of taste buds! 🍕🍋🍫 From the five fantastic flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami) to the truth about spicy foods, sour face scrunches, miracle berries, and even why cats can’t taste sweet, this ep... more

Episode 1: Fruit or Vegetable? Let’s Settle the Debate!

In the very first episode of Yum But Why, mom and daughter duo dive into a classic food mystery: what really makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable a vegetable? From seed secrets to surprising “... more

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Aparna
Co-host of Yum But Why; mom figure in the duo.
Kinara
Co-host and daughter co-host; contributes curiosity and sensory perspectives to food topics.

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Tantalizing Taste Buds
Q: What's the point of bitter food?
Bitter foods acted as a warning signal for poison and also contain valuable nutrients that can be beneficial for health.
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Q: What happens to taste buds if you burn your tongue? Do they fall off?
Some taste bud cells can get damaged, but your body quickly repairs them, so they don't fall off and grow back within a week or two.
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Q: Why do we scrunch up our faces when we eat something sour?
It's your body's natural reflex to sour foods, which are full of acids that trigger a scrunching reaction as a warning system.

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What is Yum But Why? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on playful food exploration through a mom-and-daughter duo. Episodes blend kid-friendly curiosity with approachable cooking and food science, covering topics from distinguishing fruits and vegetables, to taste buds, cultural celebrations, and food trivia. The tone is warm, humorous, and educational, inviting families to think about why foods behave the way they do, how meals connect to traditions, and how everyday snacks can become small experiments. A standout aspect is the mix of kid-focused questions with accessible science, plus a lighthearted banter between co-hosts that keeps conversations fun for both children and grown-ups.

Overall, it's a durable resource for families seeking entertaining, informative content abo... more

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