Meat sales in the United States rose by more than 5% in 2024, while plant-based meat saw a 20% decline in purchases. A blind taste test conducted earlier this year found that most people preferred ...

We know that smell and sight can affect how food tastes. But science has shown that sound, and specifically, types of music, ...

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Have you ever wondered why only hummingbirds sip nectar from feeders? Unlike sparrows, finches, and most other birds, hummingbirds can taste sweetness because they carry the genetic instructions ...

Neal Heitz, the general manager of Taste of Chicago, said there’s a trick to making the most out of the annual food festival, now in its 44th year and set to run Sept. 6-8. “OK, it’s definitely my ...

KANSAS CITY — Product developers encounter various challenges when formulating with functional ingredients. Certain compounds, such as reishi mushroom or caffeine, typically taste bitter or ...

For many people affected by cancer, eating and drinking can become unexpectedly challenging. Once enjoyable foods may taste bland, metallic, overly sweet, or even unpleasant. These changes can occur ...