Bird is the Word. Plus Some Side Dish Science!
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 09:30
in Mathematics & Economics
While the word "thanks" is included in our country's favorite holiday's name, we all know the real star of the day is the food. Kantha Shelke, PhD, CFS, a well-known food scientist and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), deconstructs the turkey-day menu by giving us the low-down on why all the flavors and textures go together so well and if tryptophan is the real culprit behind our post-meal food coma.