Why does food spoil? And how do we keep it from going bad? Other than sticking it in the fridge or freezer that is!
Imma Perfetto is a science journalist at Cosmos Magazine and in this episode of the podcast Huh? Science Explained she’s sampling all the tasty science behind how we preserve food – from dehydration, to fermentation, and pasteurisation – and why some foods like honey can stay edible indefinitely.
Huh? Science Explained is a LiSTNR production.
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Originally published by Cosmos as The science of preserving food
Imma Perfetto
Imma Perfetto is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Science Communication from the University of Adelaide.
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