#985 Can we eat insects?
Can we eat insects? Yes. In fact, not only can we eat insects, but we should eat insects. They are nutritious, easy […]
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#890 Why are truffles so expensive?
Why are truffles so expensive? They are very rare and very difficult to grow. What is a truffle? The truffle is the […]
#802 Do cows only eat grass?
Do cows only eat grass? Wild cows and cows that graze on pasture eat a lot of grass, but they also eat […]
#734 Why are emulsifiers used in processed food?
Why are emulsifiers used in processed food? They help different compounds to combine, and they make foods less sticky and easier to […]
#667 What are food additives?
What are food additives? They are things that are added to food to preserve the flavor, or improve the taste, appearance, or […]
#521 How are foods frozen?
How are foods frozen? They are dipped in something cold, pressed between cold plates, or exposed to cold air. Once vegetables or […]
#291 Is irradiated food safe?
Is irradiated food safe? Irradiating food kills off all of the bacteria, gives the food a fresher taste than other preservation methods, […]
#165 How do humans make energy from food?
I learned this today. Our bodies make energy from food by breaking it down and converting the chemical energy that is stored […]
#110 Why doesn’t the Malthusian theory of population apply today?
I learned this today. The Malthusian theory of population doesn’t apply today because we can basically produce more food than was previously […]