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Department of Food Science

Department of Food Science

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Penn State food scientist gets grant to study novel metal food can coatings

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Food Science launches virtual buddy program to support student community

Chocolate bars for study

Golden ticket: Researchers examine what consumers desire in chocolate products

Phil Keeney ice cream lab

Penn State mourns loss of food science pioneer Philip Keeney

Woman smelling coffee

Penn State sensory scientists encourage smell checks to fight COVID-19 spread

Hassan Gourama in Ukraine

Penn State Extension food-safety training given in Ukraine has a lasting benefit

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Sensation seekers, risk-takers who experience more bitterness apt to drink IPAs

College of Agricultural Sciences alum reflects on lessons learned at Penn State

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Consumers can distinguish between bitter tastes in beer -- doesn’t alter liking

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Food scientists receive College of Ag Sciences award for research innovation

Penn State Egg Donation

College of Agricultural Sciences supports food banks, families in need

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Graduating food-science student parlays undergrad research experience into job

she doesn't want broccoli

Fruit may mask taste of dark green vegetables in commercial baby foods

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Potential link between COVID-19 and loss of smell, taste to be explored

Woman cleaning sweet potatoes

Experts: Continuity of food system critical during COVID-19 pandemic

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