Learn about carrageenan. Get facts about its chemistry and explore the controversy surrounding this common food additive. What Is Carrageenan? Is It Bad for You? This entry was posted on September 6, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 10, 2022)
Learn about types of food poisoning and how you get them. Learn about the symptoms and how dangerous food borne illness is. Types of Food Poisoning and How You Get Them This entry was posted on July 9, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 15, 2022)
Learn whether tomato is a fruit and explore the botanical and culinary difference between fruits and vegetables. Is Tomato a Fruit? Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables This entry was posted on June 8, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 14, 2022)
Does vodka freeze? Get the answer to the question and learn about the freezing point of vodka and whether or not it's safe to freeze it. Does Vodka Freeze? Freezing Point of Vodka This entry was posted on April 9, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 12, 2023)
Try these effective yeast substitutes so your baked good rise even if you run out of yeast. A handy guide tells you how much to use. Yeast Substitutes – Get Baked Goods to Rise This entry was posted on March 3, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 14, 2022)
Learn why beans make you fart and what you can do to prevent it. Learn about raffinose in foods and how it leads to gas and bloating. Why Do Beans Make You Fart? Raffinose and Gas This entry was posted on January 2, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 6, 2022)
These edible slime recipes have all the squishiness of regular slime, plus they are safe to eat. Here are several recipes to choose from. Edible Slime Recipes This entry was posted on November 16, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 29, 2021)
Learn how to make homemade pop rocks candy and see the science of how they work. Get ingredient substitution ideas. How to Make Homemade Pop Rocks Candy This entry was posted on November 14, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 20, 2022)
Whip eggs whites in a copper bowl for peaks that maintain their shape and don't weep or clump. Here's a look at the chemistry. Why Whip Egg Whites in a Copper Bowl This entry was posted on October 28, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 1, 2021)