Food Science

Do Tomatoes scream when you cut them? Scientists discover plants feel pain too and ‘scream’ when stems are cut or aren’t watered. When a tomato plant’s stem was cut, the researchers found it emitted 25 ultrasonic distress sounds over the course of an hour, according to Live Science. Tobacco plants sent out 15 distress sounds … Read more

What does astringency feel like? A strong astringent taste is often described as “”sharp,”” and it can leave the mouth (especially the walls of the mouth) feeling rough, raw, or sandpapery. The sensation of astringency is one type of mouthfeel, just as the cooling feeling on the tongue and in the throat caused by mint … Read more

What are condiments give few examples? Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture: barbecue sauce, compound butter, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, Marmite and sour cream are examples. Many condiments, such as mustard or ketchup, are available in single-serving packets, commonly when supplied with take-out or fast-food meals. Read more on en.wikipedia.org … Read more

Is frozen yogurt dairy free? After reading through the ingredient list of frozen yogurt above, you can see with the presence of milk, milk solids, and milk fats, that most frozen yogurt is NOT dairy-free. However, there are dairy-free frozen yogurt options available at many frozen yogurt shops. Read more on www.rachaelroehmholdt.com For those seeking … Read more

Why are boba pearls black? To give tapioca pearls their dark color, brown sugar is added. The sugar gives the pearls a richer hue and adds sweetness. Because it gives them a more visible appearance and often a sweeter flavor, black tapioca pearls are commonly used to make bubble tea. Read more on www.happyteahousecafe.com Boba … Read more

What plant does popcorn come from? There’s only one variety of maize that will make it ? Zea mays everta. Though it looks like a typical corn kernel, this particular variety is the only one that has the ability to pop and turn into a delicious snack. Archaeologists have discovered that people have known about … Read more

Where did cheese and caramel popcorn originate? Chicago Garrett Popcorn Shops of Chicago, which was founded in 1949 by Claude and Gladys Garrett, are the most well known for this style of popcorn. Their loyal customers have stood in long lines around the shop to buy the caramel crisp and cheese popcorn bags separately and … Read more

How long does it take to ice down beer? To chill beer fast, place your warm beer bottles and/or cans into a large bowl, bucket, or even the kitchen sink and cover with ice. Jiggle the beer bottles/cans every couple minutes. This will take 20-30 minutes. Read more on www.homebrewing.org Knowing how long it will … Read more

Why are glazier hot dogs red? The red casing is just that–a casing–and the innards of the hot dog were to my surprise the standard color of a hot dog. The hint of garlic was there and it’s true that the casing does bring a perfect snap to each bite while inclosing the flavors. Read … Read more

What’s the hottest pepper today? Top 10 Hottest Peppers In The World [2021 Update] Carolina Reaper 2,200,000 SHU. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion 2,009,231 SHU. 7 Pot Douglah 1,853,936 SHU. 7 Pot Primo 1,469,000 SHU. Trinidad Scorpion “”Butch T”” 1,463,700 SHU. Naga Viper 1,349,000 SHU. Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) 1,041,427 SHU. 7 Pot Barrackpore ~1,000,000 SHU. Read … Read more