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Science Explains That Stack of Pancakes

by Frank Graff • Published on • Last modified on
A stack of pancakes with fruit, butter and syrup on top.
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More Than Just Flour, Water, Butter and Syrup 

Breakfast during the holidays and chilly winter months is sometimes filled with pancakes or waffles (and syrup, butter and whipped cream). 

But let’s concentrate on pancakes, because those tasty creations demonstrate three major disciplines of food science: engineering, microbiology and chemistry. 

To learn about the science behind pancakes, watch the video below from our Chew on This YouTube series featuring NC State’s Keith Harris and Emilize Momplaisir. 

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Making DELICIOUS Pancakes Requires Science

Pancakes demonstrate three major disciplines of food science: engineering, microbiology and chemistry. Find out how to use science to make the perfect pancakes.

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