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Diagnosing Chocolate's Quality With Ultrasound
Diagnosing Chocolate's Quality With Ultrasound

Scientists have discovered a delicious way to use ultrasound to determine the best chocolate.

By Dave Roos

Some Chinese Restaurants Laced Food With Opium—What Would Happen if You Ate It?
Some Chinese Restaurants Laced Food With Opium—What Would Happen if You Ate It?

Were dozens of restaurant owners in China wasting time trying to get diners to ride General Tso's white horse ? What would really happen if you ate opium-laced food?

By Chris Opfer

Do food manufacturers manipulate taste?
Do food manufacturers manipulate taste?

Flavorists are enlisted by food manufacturers to concoct new and improved flavors for food. But how natural is the process?

By Sarah Dowdey