Le gluten est présent dans de nombreuses pâtisseries: il contribue à une bonne levée et à leur texture caractéristique. New Africa, Shutterstock

Le gluten, ou la chimie secrète des pâtisseries aériennes

Quelle farine utiliser ? À quoi sert le sel dans la pâte ? Quand ajouter de l’eau ou du gras ? Tous les secrets de la chimie du gluten.
Sugar is just one of many flavor enhancers people and companies use to sweeten foods and beverages. Marie LaFauci/Moment via Getty Images

What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science

Just because something is sweet doesn’t necessarily mean it is sugary. There are a number of molecules that taste sweet. To understand how and why takes a little bit of chemistry.
When water and boiling oil mix, the result can be explosive, as seen in this demonstration. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston/Released via Flickr

Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep‑fried?

Deep-fried turkeys are delicious, but making one can be dangerous. The scientific reason for fiery Thanksgiving mishaps? A difference in the densities of ice, water and oil.

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