The Food Science Addict Podcast

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribe A podcast for foodies and anyone in love with the science behind the food we eat. This podcast will showcase food science facts, food scientists life and food science students life aspects too. These episodes have been written and recorded thanks to the help of some current and former students from the University of Surrey. Visit our website: www.thefoodscienceaddict.com Instagram: @thefoodscienceaddict

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06x03. Coffee brewing

Mar 22 2024 8 mins  
Enter the Moka pot, a celebrated emblem of Italian coffee culture that transformed home brewing in the 1930s. Join us as we dive into the mechanics of the Moka pot and understand how it draws out the robust flavours and enticing aromas concealed within coffee beans, yielding a full-bodied brew reminiscent of espresso without the requirement for costly machinery. ----------------

06x01. About Food Texture

Feb 09 2024 6 mins  
This episode is based on the content presented in the following paper: Ross, C.F. (2023), The texture factor: food product development for discrete populations including orally compromised elderly consumers and children with Down syndrome. Int J Food Sci Technol, 58: 6151-6157. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.16696 --------------------------------------------------------------------

05x03. Why does a popcorn "POP"?

Nov 07 2023 6 mins  
Hello everyone, join Vero for a very short episode discovering the reasons behind popcorn's POP! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some episodes might be for subscribers only (

05x02. The Chemistry of Halloween Treats

Oct 23 2023 15 mins  
In this spooktacular episode, join us as we delve into the enchanting world of the chemistry of Halloween treats. Our guest Annelie from Food Crumbles (https://foodcrumbles.com/) will guide us through the mystical transformations that occur when gummy worms squirm and candy corn casts its candy spell. Discover the secrets behind the chemistry that make Halloween treats so special!

05x01. The grand journey of Yeast, from China to Rome

Oct 08 2023 8 mins  
Curious about the origin of yeast? This episode is for you! Here are some info you might want to check out too, from the correct spelling of scientists with names I couldn't properly pronounce, to relevant reading: Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the microscope maverick J. H. van den Broek who named our yeasts 1. Lahue, C., Madden, A. A., Dunn, R. R., & Smukowski Heil, C. (2020)

04x05. Molecular gastronomy, a brief history

Jun 24 2023 6 mins  
Hello! Today I am taking you to a very quick journey along molecular gastronomy. If you want to look into some names: Nicholas Kurti and Herve This are the two scientists that I am citing in the episode. Ferran Adrià is the Spanish chef that owns the restaurant elBulli. Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just s

04x03. - Inulin: functionalities and use in food products

Apr 04 2023 9 mins  
Hello everyone, this episode will be about Inulin, if you listen to the intro you will also understand the reason why this time I am focusing so much on this functional ingredient. Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: 👉 https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict

04x01. A chat about Future Foods and Food Trends from a Product Development Expert

Mar 05 2023 26 mins  
Hello everyone, we are kick starting the first episode of the 4th (4th!!!) season with a chat about Future Foods and Novel Trends with Riccardo Bottiroli - a Product Development Expert and Consultant and a Foodfella (do you follow him on Linkedin? https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-bottiroli-a16816a5/). Check out his Product Development business: https://developeat.com/ Check out

03x05. Meet the expert: Talking about Food Development, trends and advice for students

Nov 27 2022 26 mins  
Hello dear Gastronauts! Today I am interviewing Nick Henson. Nick is a Food Development Consultant and has several years of experience in the NPD field. He was one of the first people involved in the Quorn technology!  🧪 You can find Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-henson-fifst-251a168/  Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month)

03x04. Food Science Roles: meet a Flavour Scientist talking about the flavour of non-alcoholic beer

Nov 14 2022 19 mins  
Hello dear Gastronauts! Today I am chatting with one of my best friends who also happens to be a very skilled Flavour Scientist working as a Researcher at the INRA (Dijon, France). He will talk about Flavour of alcohol-free beer but also the reason why ALEs, IPAs and Lagers are different as well as some interesting insights on how food structure can influence flavour retention and