When sugar isn't quite cutting it for your dessert dreams, isomalt steps into the spotlight. This sugar alternative, derived ...

There are many known substitutions for sugar, but so far, none have been perfect. For example, corn syrup isn't an easy substitute for sugar because of its water content. Similarly, isomalt is more ...

While reusing cutlery is always better than discarding it, most people aren't going to be packing a knife and fork whenever they grab some fast food. With that fact in mind, scientists have designed a ...

For scientist Terra Miller-Cassman, developing a material that could replace single-use plastics is a lot like baking. It includes things like measuring, heating and mixing. “I’m a much more precise ...