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The microbes that give cheddar cheese its distinct flavour

Cheddar cheese's distinct but often subtle flavour comes down to interactions between different bacteria, which cheese-makers could utilise to create a specific taste

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Can science explain why some drinks and foods are a perfect match?

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How to use 'flavour bridging' to cook a bizarre but tasty holiday meal

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How to use 'flavour bridging' to cook a bizarre but tasty holiday meal

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AI can tell which chateau Bordeaux wines come from with 100% accuracy

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Physicists have worked out how to pour water as quietly as possible

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How counting the true cost of cheap food could make a better world

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How counting the true cost of cheap food could make a better world

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Nutrient found in beef and milk shows promise against several cancers

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Physicists have invented a new way to shake a martini

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Homemade malt is the key to baking the perfect loaf of bread

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Sweeteners: The bitter truth about low-calorie sugar substitutes

Low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame have become common in all our diets. With concerns over their health impacts, should you turn to new plant-based alternatives to get your sweet hit?

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Vegan cheese made from fermented peas could taste more like dairy

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Your ultimate guide to ultra-processed food – how bad is it really?

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Edible and delicious Chinese mitten crabs are invading the UK

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Pepper X is one hot chili

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Pepper X: The world has a new hottest chilli

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