Tag: Food Science
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The 99 cent Cheeseburger
The 99¢ Cheeseburger is a miracle (Fig. 1). In a mere seven minutes a minimum wage worker in Ontario can earn enough to purchase one. It combines products from all over the world: onions, tomatoes, mustard, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, ketchup, beef and of course cheese. 160,000 years ago when modern humans first walked the earth…
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The Progression of a Scientist: Food for Thought
1 package of ground beef + mixed Italian herbs + 3 large tomatoes + one iron fish + a dash of 1961 Lafite wine = a melange of science needed for three aspects of a perfect spaghetti bolognaise dinner Motivation: A young scientist who finds passion in using his knowledge for others Iron deficiency is…