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NOVA scienceNOW Season 6 #604: Can I Eat That? 1x53

What are the scientific secrets behind your favorite foods?  NOVA scienceNow ventures into labs and kitchens where everything from junk food to holiday turkey is diced, sliced, dissected and put under the microscope to uncover the hidden truths behind the mouth-watering flavors and textures we take for granted everyday.

This episode includes the following segments:

  • Secrets of the Turkey
  • Gulp! Why Do We Cook?
  • The Neuroscience of Taste
  • Profile: Nathan Myhrvold