Food chemists focus on the chemistry of foods, their deterioration, and the principles underlying the improvement of foods for consumers. Few people recognize the science behind the food they consume.

Success in the field of agriculture and food chemistry requires motivation and tenacity, along with a sense of purpose to serve society. For agricultural chemists, creativity and innovation are key, ...

I am a food scientist at the University of Wisconsin who has studied cheese chemistry for the past 35 years. In the U.S., ...

Food Chemistry is the leading journal in its field, publishing and disseminating important research at the heart of the food science literature. Join the journal editors, board members, authors, ...

To celebrate International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT), The Food Group Committee developed and published a unique Food Chemistry Periodic Table and has been active in promoting it at external ...

In the late 19th century, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and ...

The research is published in the journal Food Chemistry. The term kokumi derives from Japanese and refers to a full-bodied and long-lasting taste experience. The taste impression is particularly ...