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Jun 2025
2h 13m

The Chemistry of Food & Taste | Dr. Haro...

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Dr. Harold McGee, PhD, is a renowned author on the topics of food chemistry and culinary science. He explains how cooking methods, types of cookware and temperature can be used to transform food and drink flavors and presents simple but powerful ways to improve nutrient availability. We also discuss how our individual biology, genetic and cultural background ... Show More
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