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Continue ReadingThe Maillard reaction that takes place in nearly all of food preparation.
Continue ReadingA review of 592 studies finds that a single standard drink of alcohol per day increases the risk for health problems.
Continue ReadingIn Vitro Meat (IVM), or lab-cultured meat, aims to transform the livestock industry into a more sustainable and ethical enterprise, but it will have to get through a few hurdles…
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