Six Pack of Facts
Six Pack of Facts is a quick, informative, and fun podcast featuring two topics and — you guessed it — six facts about them every week. From the mysteries of cosmos to historical trips back in time to simple science that happens right in your own kitchen, you’ll learn tons of cool stuff in 10 minutes or less. Stay thirsty.
Six Pack of Facts
The Maillard Reaction & Popcorn
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Alex Skjong
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Episode 5
If you've spent any time cooking, the Maillard Reaction has almost certainly been your best friend more than a few times. And popcorn? Well, popcorn is just delightful. Duh.
Research Links:
The Maillard Reaction
Reactions (YouTube) — Why the Maillard Reaction Makes Everything Delicious
FDFchannel — The Maillard Reaction
Khymos — Speeding Up the Maillard Reaction
Popcorn
Wikipedia — Popcorn
Scientific American — Explore the “POP” in Popcorn
National Geographic — Ancient Popcorn Found—Made 2,000 Years Earlier Than Thought in Peru