food science
Nixtamalization: diving into a Mesoamerican cooking technique
Peak Web October 4, 2026The relationship between science and cooking might not be something many people think about consciously, but the two have always been connected. Scientific discoveries throughout history have allowed people from all over the world to invent culinary techniques or methods of food preservation. For example, the 1679 invention of the pressure cooker — which works via a compounding steam that increases the pressure and temperature of food inside to cook it — has made cooking easier on many fronts. These practices have opened the door to a world of endless culinary possibilities, but such examples of science-based cooking techniques are…
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SFU should bring back the food science and nutrition program
Peak Web July 11, 2020You know what is the most important thing to students? No, I’m not thinking of grades, or even how full the 145 is during rush hour. I am thinking of food. You know, the thing which enables people to live?…
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