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Nov 8
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344: Ant Yogurt and Fine Chocolate

VINCENT RACANIELLO
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TWiM reveals the bacteria, acids, and enzymes behind yogurt made with ants, and a defined set of microbes that reproduces attributes of fine flavor chocolate fermentation

 

Hosts:  Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Petra Levin

Guest: Mark O. Martin

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