Why don’t things stick to Teflon? Things don’t stick to Teflon because the bonds between the atoms in Teflon are so strong that nothing else can stick to them. Teflon is actually a plastic, not a metal. Its chemical name is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Teflon is a brand name, which is why it is always written […]
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What is the fizz in fizzy drinks? The fizz in fizzy drinks comes from carbon dioxide, which is why the process is called carbonation, and they are called carbonated beverages. A lot of drinks have a natural fizz. Beer has fizz and bubbles because it is made with yeast. The yeast eats sugar and releases
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Why do they put fluoride in water? Not a lot of countries puts fluoride in their water supply, but those that do use fluoride, do it to strengthen people’s teeth and make them more resistant to tooth decay and cavities. There are two types of fluoridated water: artificial and natural. 5 countries in the world
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What are curds and whey? The curds are the coagulated proteins from milk and the whey is the left over liquid. Cheese is a diary product made by coagulating casein, which is the milk protein. Making milk into cheese is a good way of making it last much longer because cheese doesn’t spoil as fast
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Why are some oils healthier than others? Some oils are healthier than others because of the amount of saturated fat they contain, the way they are made, and what they are made from. We all know that olive oil is good for you and many people cook with it and drizzle it on their salads.
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Is absinthe really hallucinogenic? No, absinthe is not really hallucinogenic. There are many stories of absinthe making people hallucinate. It is often associated with artists and creative people. There is a chemical in it called thujone, which has been cited as the reason why it is hallucinogenic and as the reason why it is harmful.
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How does roasting coffee beans change their flavor? Roasting the coffee beans changes their flavor because they lose a lot of water and they start to caramelize. When you buy coffee in a shop, you will most likely be buying roasted beans. You can buy unroasted coffee beans, but you have to seek them out.
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Why can some people tolerate spicy food better than other people? The people who are more able to tolerate spicy food either have fewer taste receptors because of genetics or have desensitized the taste receptors that they do have. We find food that has capsaicin in it spicy. These are foods such as chili peppers
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Did the spice trade change the world? The spice trade changed the world because it not only allowed people to flavor bland or not quite fresh food, but it also allowed for the exchange of wealth and ideas and encouraged exploration. It was the first step on the path to globalization. When you are cooking
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What is a salt road? A salt road is a road that was used in ancient times to transport salt from where it was produced to where it was needed. We don’t think about salt so much these days. Maybe if our meal is a bit bland we might reach for the salt cellar and
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