A look at the chemistry of anise seed, which is used as a spice, either ground or whole

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Cinnamon stars are among the most popular traditional German Christmas cookies

Ginger is one of the earliest spices to be cultivated and exported

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Yeast has been of vital importance in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times

Egg white or albumen is very suitable as a baking agent, as it forms a voluminous and strong foam

In this Clever Picture we look at the chemistry of one of the oldest spices

Oligourea foldamers mimic peptides’ α-helices and effectively bind to drug targets

Contrary to what its name suggests, allspice is not a mixture but one unique ingredient