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When absinthe was banned in many countries in the early 1900s, it had really fallen out of favor. How does absinthe affect those who drink it? See more »
Food Processing
Food Processing deals with how some of the most common foods are put together and manufactured. Learn how hot dogs are made (if you dare) and what exactly is a Rice Krispy.
What do you know about grilling and barbecuing?
Think of how people cooked before electricity and fancy cooking appliances, and the first thing that comes to mind might be an open flame. Grilling and barbecuing have evolved since then. How much do you know about beef, barbecue and briquettes?
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What exactly is pastrami?
You've been eating pastrami since you were a kid, but you've never really known what it is. Well take a bite out of this article and finally learn the answer to one of your deepest concerns.
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What is a Rice Krispy? What is it made out of and how do they make it?
Ever wanted to know what a Rice Krispy is? Read this article to find out what Rice Krispy is made out of and how they make them.
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What is carrageenan?
I'm a health nut, and I notice that most foods I eat have normal-sounding ingredients except one -- this carton of soy milk I am looking at has water, soy beans, sugar, salt, vanilla and then this stuff called "carrageenan." What is carrageenan?
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What is sodium nitrate? It seems like lots of meats contain it. Is it in any way harmful?
Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) and its close relative sodium nitrite (NaNO2) are preservatives that you find in lots of processed meats. Learn why they add these preservatives to food.
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Why do Wint-O-Green Life Savers spark in the dark?
My friend told me that Wint-O-Green Life Savers throw out sparks when you bite them in the dark. We stood in a closet, she bit down on a Life Saver and it was true! Where do those sparks come from? What makes the wintergreen flavor so special?
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Why is it called a hamburger when there is no ham in it?
Why is it called a "hamburger" when there is no ham in it? Find out the answer to this meat mystery here.
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Why is the cost of food rising so rapidly?
If milk gets too expensive, you might be pouring water into your cereal. And if the costs of corn and rice keep skyrocketing, water might be the only ingredient in the bowl.
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Will aspartame make me go blind?
Have concerns about the effects of aspartame? Wonder if it can really make you go blind? Find out the answer to your questions in this article.
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Cheese Facts
Cheese has been around in the Mesopotamian region since before 6000 B.C. That's a long time for a food to gain notoriety in the culinary world. See what cheese has been up to for the past couple of thousand years in this cheese facts article.
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