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Quinoa is a nutritional superstar that's a common substitute for rice. Why is quinoa so hot? Learn all about quinoa at HowStuffWorks.

Tempeh just might the new tofu. Find out how to purchase, cook and store tempeh.

Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.

Dehydrated food has a long history. Find out how snacks and other foods are dehydrated and if dehydrated foods are healthy.

Soylent is stuffed full of vitamins and minerals and can replace the meals you're tired of making. Learn all about Soylent.

Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.

Flavor enhancers can brighten the flavors of almost any food. Learn how flavor enhancers change how food tastes.

If you would love to eat ice cream all day, maybe you can put that desire to work as a food taster. Learn more about food tasters at HowStuffWorks.

One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.

Some foods are naturally antibiotic; others have antibiotics thrust upon them. Here are 10 foods that contain antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.