Tasty Culinary Chemistry

ACS Webinars

Knowledge of chemistry can enhance your cooking. Join Guy Crosby, back by popular demand – as he enthralls us with chemical reactions that occur during the preparation of food which determine how flavors develop. Guy will explore the chemical reactions behind three sources of flavors: those created by enzymes, the caramelization of sugars and the Maillard reaction in browning proteins. He will also explore how storage affects food flavor. Come and equip yourself with the knowledge that will make you a titan in the kitchen. Ready to cook?

What You Will Learn

  • The role of flavor in food selection
  • Three sources of flavor in food
  • Applications of culinary chemistry in the development of food flavor

The Fine Print

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Meet the Expert

Guy Crosby
America’s Test Kitchen

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