A Matter of Taste

Learn how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all we enjoy in food.

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A Matter of Taste Food - Delicious Science

Premiered May 24, 2017

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A Matter of Taste

Michael and James explore how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all the sensations, tastes and flavors that we enjoy in our food.

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James Wong visits France to take on one of the world’s stinkiest cheeses.

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Backward Smelling

Explore how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of our love of food.

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James Wong investigates the luscious strawberry and its effect on tastebuds.

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Sneaky Strawberries

Michael Mosley visits a traditional Italian feast to reveal what transforms meat.

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The Maillard Reaction: The Science Of The Sizzle

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Food - Delicious Science

Food - Delicious Science is the scientific story of your next meal. Michael Mosley and James Wong celebrate the physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside every bite.