The holiday season is here, which means you’ll likely spend a lot more time with loved ones. And there’s a good chance eating will be a part of those gatherings.
After all, who doesn’t love sharing cookies, cakes, pies and a good meal with family and friends?
It turns out science plays a big part in the recipes we use for festive get togethers.
So, with that in mind, watch this segment of Sci NC’s digital series Chew on This. You’ll discover the basic ingredients of food science—engineering, chemistry and microbiology—can all be found in making pancakes!
Plus, you’ll also learn the answer to that most important question: Why do we bake at 350 degrees?
While you’re exploring the Chew on This playlist, check out other videos about the science of s’mores, coffee and chocolate milk and why ketchup stays put on your hot dog.
Pancakes demonstrate three major disciplines of food science: engineering, microbiology and chemistry. Find out how to use science to make the perfect pancakes.
