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      FOOD SCIENCE

      Not pretty, but not dangerous.

      What’s That White Stuff on Your Salmon (And Is It Safe to Eat)?

      That’s the salmon’s albumin—here’s everything you need to know about what it is and how to avoid it when cooking salmon.

      Ellen Gutoskey

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      What's the Difference Between White Cheese and Yellow Cheese?

      Cheesemakers have been adding yellow and orange food dye to their cheese products since the 17th century.

      Michele Debczak

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      How Long Does a Bottle of Wine Generally Last Once It's Opened?

      It's true that wine starts to oxidize the moment you uncork it, but that's no reason to pour the leftovers down the drain.

      Michele Debczak



      Queen Elizabeth II doesn't consider this a stack of flapjacks.

      What’s the Difference Between a Flapjack and a Pancake?

      What is a flapjack? If you’re in England, it’s not a fluffy round cake made from batter and fried in a pan.

      Ellen Gutoskey


      Heinz, the ketchup of the future.

      Heinz’s New Ketchup Was Made From Tomatoes Grown in a Mars-Like Greenhouse

      Farming on Mars may not be as easy as it looks in 2015’s ‘The Martian,’ but a new Heinz ketchup suggests it might be possible.

      Ellen Gutoskey


      Your bread and your yoga mat might have something in common.

      7 Everyday American Food Additives Banned in Other Countries

      Red dye 40, olestra, and rbST all have the FDA’s stamp of approval. In other countries, they’re on the do-not-use list.

      Ellen Gutoskey


      Watching television can influence how much we eat.

      Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?

      Settling in for a night of binge-watching can have a significant effect on our potential for binge-eating.

      Jake Rossen
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