food science

Find out the science behind beer foam with host Sheril Kirshenbaum. Watch it here now and in the PBS AppEver wondered how beer foam foams? Often referred…

Explore the science of dark chocolate from percentages, health benefits, taste and texture. Watch it here now and in the PBS appThere’s nothing quite like…

Grape juice, walnuts, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and anchovies all have one thing in common. It’s known as our 5th taste: umami! Watch it here now and in…

Have you ever noticed certain cheeses smell really bad? Food scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum is here to explain all of the smells! Watch it here now and in…

When you're shopping in the seafood section, which do you choose? Do you go with wild? Or farmed? It’s a difficult choice.Watch it here now and in the PBS…

Ever wonder how pickles get their taste? Sheril Kirshenbaum is here to explain how it all happens. Watch it here now and in the PBS AppPickling! It's that…

'Serving Up Science’ from WKAR and Michigan State University explores the reasons behind the recipe and offers tasty tips on your favorite foodsWhy should…

Why let meat rest between cooking and serving? It’s an important step for a juicy steak.Watch it here now and in the PBS AppEver cook a steak and wonder,…

WKAR's podcast "Serving Up Science" taught dozens of people about the science behind taste. It was the final signature event of Michigan State…

The Michigan State University Dairy Store is hailed as one of the tastiest ice cream shops in the country. Demand for the dessert only rises with the…