Food Literacy

One-third of all food produced is wasted. Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, and what you can do about it.

What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.

Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.

6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins

Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?

Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?

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.

Researchers have found that consuming foods rich in flavanols is linked to more efficient blood flow, which can improve brain function.

Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!

5 images of some work that farmers do such as feeding cows, planting fields and harvesting grain

Many holidays mean delicious food - and smells! This fun article looks at the chemistry behind the common aromas of Christmas.

There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.