FREISING, Germany — Next time you take a sip of coffee and scrunch your nose at its bitter taste, your DNA might be to blame.

Food chemists focus on the chemistry of foods, their deterioration, and the principles underlying the improvement of foods for consumers. Few people recognize the science behind the food they consume.

What are the students doing in your class face-to-face? Melanie Erzinger: In the first week of the semester the food chemistry laboratory course starts with two in-class introductory lectures. One ...

The state is a food science hub thanks to all the food company headquarters, including General Mills and Cargill.

Why major in food science? Food scientists are working to solve one of the world’s greatest challenges — feeding the world, studying how to create new food products and bring them to market. The steps ...

Many people take the food in grocery stores for granted – but food scientists don't. It’s likely that a food scientist had a hand in researching and developing some of your favorite store ...

Typical breakfast pancakes are soft, fluffy and delicious but, sadly, not terribly healthy. Food scientists at Washington ...