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Let's Talk Food Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.
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Andrea Goldson-Barnaby
Career Profiles
Head of the Food division
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Constance Hanna (she/her)
Career Profiles
Industrial Maintenance Millwright
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Edmund Co
Food Scientist
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What are curds and whey?
Hands-on Activities
It starts with curds and whey! Explore the basic chemistry behind making cheese in this hands on activity.
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Is there a difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Hands-on Activities
Explore acid-base chemical reactions that really get things bubbling in the kitchen!
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How is food packaged?
Hands-on Activities
Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.
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How can I stop bananas from turning brown?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?
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How does detergent work?
Hands-on Activities
Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.
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Gamma Rays: Helper or Hazard?
STEM Explained
Gamma rays might make you think of cancer, harmful radiation or superheroes. But gamma rays have lots of uses: food safety, manufacturing and even medicine!
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Do You Know What's On Your Plate?
STEM Explained
In 2013, many Europeans learned their beef lasagnas were actually made of horse meat. Learn about food fraud, and how a Canadian invention can help detect it.
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Can we make butter?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
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Claire Bartman
Career Profiles
Food Quality Analyst, Analytical Chemistry
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Tammy Barrett
Manager, Research and Development
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Andrea Lysenko (Video)
Quality Assurance Supervisor