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Nonfiction • Food Science

What if everything you knew about food was only half the story?

A journey through taste, texture, and truth that changes how you look at your plate.

“It’s not what we eat, it’s what we think we know about food that’s about to change.”

The Food Questions America Is Asking

How Journalists and Scientists Are Redefining What We Eat
Real questions. Real science. Real food.

By Edmund McCormick

Book cover: The Food Questions America Is Asking

Overview

The Food Questions America Is Asking uncovers the hidden science shaping what, and how, we eat. Each chapter opens with a real question from national food journalists and ends with the science that reframes what’s on our plates.

  • Why does salt make coffee taste smoother?
  • Why does vinegar transform an egg?
  • Why do some foods feel delicious before they reach your tongue?

Food science consultant Edmund McCormick reveals the surprising chemistry behind flavor, texture, and aroma—clear, engaging, and accessible.

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