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Food Science: What Makes Peppers Spicy?

Food Science: What Makes Peppers Spicy?

In our German cooking episode, Sara and Sammy made Pepper Schnitzel, which is not spicy. The recipe calls for vitamin rich bell peppers that are mild and sweet. Other peppers can add kick to your recipe, bring tears to your eyes, and make your mouth feel like fire!...
What is Denaturation?

What is Denaturation?

After preparing the Tuna Poke with Chef Robert, we wondered about the raw fish. So, we had a food science lesson with Mr. Curry. He taught Sara and Sammy about cooking meat using denaturation. What is Denaturation? According to Encyclopedia Brittanica: Denaturation,...

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