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Confit means long and tasty
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Confit means long and tasty

In fact, the confit method has its roots in France (confire - to conserve). It consists of long cooking in...
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Ubiquitous microplastic
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Ubiquitous microplastic

Microplastics are ubiquitous and scientists have found traces of them in unexpected places such as the top of Mount Everest...
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Cachirra and anchovies – does it mean the same?
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Cachirra and anchovies – does it mean the same?

Cachirra and anchovies are both types of dried fish that are used in various cuisines around the world. While they...
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Flambéing
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Flambéing

A spectacular way of thermal processing, but is there more to it? The name "flambe" comes from the French "flambé"...
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The Fine Taste of Labels
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The Fine Taste of Labels

Knowledge of wines makes you seem more classy and helps with the impression of a cultured and refined person. Sommeliers...
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Smoke point – what is it exactly?
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Smoke point – what is it exactly?

We know that fried foods are not the healthiest, but by gaining knowledge, you can slightly improve this process.
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Smoking – the oldest food preservation method
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Smoking – the oldest food preservation method

Smoking food is one of the oldest and most popular preservation methods known to humans. For centuries, people have used...
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This bowl is salty!
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This bowl is salty!

The colors and general appearance of the food are crucial to the taste. We wouldn’t eat a blue tomato with...
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Why do grilled dishes taste so good?
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Why do grilled dishes taste so good?

The science behind the process Have you ever heard of the Maillard reaction? It was first described by the French...
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What great taste!
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What great taste!

We often wonder if we like something or not – we comment on whether we prefer spicy or mild cuisine,...
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What is the lyophilization process?
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What is the lyophilization process?

Do you go mountain climbing, or maybe you practice survival? If so, you’ve probably heard of freeze-dried food. Contrary to...
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Genes and diet – what do they have in common?
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Genes and diet – what do they have in common?

It would seem they are in no way related, however, this is a false assumption. The Genotype diet is a...
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Caramelization – what is it?
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Caramelization – what is it?

We often say that something is caramelized, but do we know exactly what this means and how the process works?...
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Kitchen in space – Bernd Breiter and Matthias Maurer – FMS21
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Kitchen in space – Bernd Breiter and Matthias Maurer – FMS21

“For as long as people have looked up at the night sky, they have asked themselves: ‘How did the universe...
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Fulani Kitchen – Fatmata Binta – FMS21
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Fulani Kitchen – Fatmata Binta – FMS21

“We have a very sustainable way of living. Because we are always on the move, we are minimalists. This is...
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Nice to Meat – Rüdiger Brümmer and Mikel Pouw – FMS21
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Nice to Meat – Rüdiger Brümmer and Mikel Pouw – FMS21

Authentic Wagyu beef is among the most sought-after and luxurious meats in the world. What makes it so special? Why...
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Khichdi – Himanshu Saini – FMS21
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Khichdi – Himanshu Saini – FMS21

An Indian dish for health and sickness. Cooked for people who cannot afford to eat. It can be found in...
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Mould aged meat – Manuel Kälin – FMS21
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Mould aged meat – Manuel Kälin – FMS21

Meat aged under controlled conditions in Switzerland for 12 weeks using the patented improved fungus. Can mold-covered meat be safe?
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