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Preview of A Matter of Taste

Season 1 Episode 2 | 30s

In this episode, “A Matter of Taste,” Michael and James explore how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all the sensations, tastes and flavors that we enjoy in our food. Premieres May 24, 2017 on PBS.

Extras
James Wong demonstrates how cooking rice releases the carbs within.
James Wong is in Mexico in search of a remarkable source of protein known as huitlacoche.
Michael Mosley demonstrates what kneading does to bread dough.
James Wong is in Bulgaria to reveal how mushrooms can be a wonderful source of vitamin D.
See how the chemicals in our food feed and build our bodies.
James Wong investigates the luscious strawberry and its effect on tastebuds.
James Wong visits France to take on one of the world’s stinkiest cheeses.
Learn how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all we enjoy in food.
Michael Mosley visits a traditional Italian feast to reveal what transforms meat.
Explore the effect of food the brain, one of the body's greediest organs.
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See how the chemicals in our food feed and build our bodies.
Learn how the marriage between chemistry and biology is the root of all we enjoy in food.
Explore the effect of food the brain, one of the body's greediest organs.