A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening deep in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life. Known as the ...

Ordering a steak might sound simple, but how it’s cooked changes everything, be it taste or texture. While everyone has ...

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity.

Food chemistry integrates our understanding of molecular composition, reaction mechanisms and physicochemical properties that underpin the quality, safety and nutritional value of food products. In ...

Whether you're making a comforting stew or a mouthwatering curry, they are often the first ingredient you reach for. But scientists say that you might have been cooking your onions wrong. To get the ...

Your cooking method matters as much as what you eat. High-heat cooking creates compounds linked to aging and disease.

Season, season, season. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper (or the seasoning of your choice) and consider salting 30 ...

The same chemical reaction that makes a piece of freshly toasted bread delicious also happens in our bodies, with far less ...