25 Best Food Science Podcasts

1. Gastropod

Somerville, Massachusetts, US
Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. They interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world through food.
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Play⋅ 6.5K⋅ 10.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 49 min ⋅ Sep 2014 Get Email Contact

2. IFTNEXT Food Disruptors Podcasts

Chicago, Illinois, US
This podcast from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), brings thought-provoking conversations from some of the innovative voices in the science of food and beyond. Each month, guests discuss the ever-changing intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and science and its role in advancing our global food system.
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Play⋅ 36.4K⋅ 27.3K ⋅2 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

3. Savor

Atlanta, Georgia, US
Savor digs into how people live and how they eat - and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?
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Play⋅ 2.7K⋅ 1.7K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 38 min ⋅ Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Foodie Pharmacology Podcast

Foodie Pharmacology is a science podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, plant lovers, and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! Join American ethnobotanist, Dr. Cassandra Quave, on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine, and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods.
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Play⋅ 593⋅ 801 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 42 min ⋅ Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Food Labels Revealed

Food Labels Revealed will shed some light on the sometimes mysterious & inscrutable food ingredients label, which is found on all processed food containers. What are all those chemicals in our packaged foods? Why are they there? Can they be harmful to our health? Think of this podcast as a little mini-course in food science. If you listen to all the episodes of the podcast, & who knows how many of them there will be, you will learn a great deal about the compositional & nutritional properties of processed foods.
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Play⋅ 101 ⋅7 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 32 min ⋅ Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

6. The Food Science Addict Podcast

A podcast for foodies and anyone in love with the science behind the food we eat. This podcast will showcase food science facts, food scientists' life, and food science students' life aspects too.
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 16 min Get Email Contact

7. The Food Chain | BBC World Service

UK
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
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Play⋅ 7.2M⋅ 535.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

8. Food In The Hood

In this podcast, Amanda and Ben talk about the science of food, its current practice, education, and future development.
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Play 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 37 min ⋅ Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

9. Something To Chew On | Global Food Systems At Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas, US
The goal of this podcast is to explore the complexity and nuance of the global food system, celebrate the progress we have made, and debate the best ways for humans to proceed forward into the future. Join Scott and Jay as they informally discuss these points with various contributors from Kansas State University and abroad.
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Play⋅ 2.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 50 min ⋅ Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

10. Scigest | Plant & Food Research Podcast

New Zealand
Welcome to Scigest - podcast-sized servings of digestible science from the world of Plant & Food Research! Scigest is a podcast channel hosted by scientists at Plant & Food Research in New Zealand who are passionate about communicating their science to New Zealanders & the world, as well as helping science students in their journey to a science career. If you are interested in a career in science, listen to our scientists' stories, including their tips & tricks, and discover the many options available for a science career.
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Play⋅ 8.6K⋅ 8.6K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

Chicago, Illinois, US
Join Melissa's conversations with experts including researchers, academics, authors, dietitians, and more as they delve into the science, psychology, and strategies behind good food and nutrition. This podcast provides food for thought on a variety of topics ranging from fad diets to farming.
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Play⋅ 3K⋅ 11.9K⋅ 2.6K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 50 min ⋅ Apr 2015 Get Email Contact

12. Gut Health Gurus Podcast

Australia
The Gut Health Gurus podcast brought to you by Food Scientist & Registered Nutritionist, Kriben Govender. If you're fascinated by all things to gut health, the gut-brain connection, mitochondrial health, the microbiome, fermented foods, biohacking, optimal health & wellness, and longevity then this podcast is for you.
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Play⋅ 44.8K⋅ 1⋅ 18.2K ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 64 min Get Email Contact

13. Food Science Snob

Should you follow expiration dates? What does 'organic' really mean? Why does the science of food matter? Listen along as we slay food myths with science. Let's get snobby with the Food Science Snob.
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Play⋅ 140⋅ 22 ⋅ Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

14. Food Scientists Podcast

Minnesota, US
A podcast covering lively, often ridiculous conversation about food. If you want passionate opinions and analysis of Oreos, Blizzards, Buffets and the like you will love us.
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Play⋅ 301⋅ 273 ⋅ Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

15. Around The Table | Food Stories From Science To Everyday Life

Around the Table is a podcast from Stanley Ulijaszek, Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Oxford and Director of UBVO, and Dr. Tess Bird, an anthropologist of household uncertainty and wellbeing. We interview nutrition, food, and health experts as well as everyday households from around the world, filling in some of the gaps between scientific knowledge and everyday practice.
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Play⋅ 75 ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact

16. PeasOnMoss Podcast

Seattle, Washington, US
Join Research Chef Kimberly Schaub from PeasOnMoss.com as she talks about food science, product development, and food research with chefs, culinary scientists, research chefs, and product developers. Experience the food manufacturing world through experiences, hilarious stories, and conversations about R&D.
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Play⋅ 749⋅ 573 ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 26 min ⋅ May 2016 Get Email Contact

17. Science And Saucery

Huntsville, Alabama, US
Want to increase your healthspan? Science and Saucery is a show about food, health, & lifestyle transformation that will add life to your years. Learn how a single lifestyle modification - changing what you eat - can dramatically improve your quality of life & result in sustainable, lasting health benefits. Based on over a decade of research & longevity analysis, author & leading plant-based healthspan expert Ray Cronise introduces a revolutionary way of eating designed to help you lose weight, reverse disease, & achieve optimal health.
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Play⋅ 10.4K ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

18. My Plate Is Always Full

Every Wednesday on My Plate is Always Full, Meseidy and Rebecca discuss and debate all things food. My Plate is Always full will have a little food history and science, mixed with a little bit of cooking technique, some food culture, recipes, and a sprinkle of inappropriate humor. Meseidy Rivera (The Noshery), and Rebecca Lindamood (Foodie with Family) are friends, former chefs, and food bloggers who have a lot to say about food.
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Play⋅ 349⋅ 4 ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Nerd Kitchen

We're nerds and we love to cook. Follow us as we discover the science and history behind everyday foods.
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Play⋅ 238 ⋅ Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Evolution Eats

California, US
On this podcast, Emily (a food & nutrition scientist) and Noah (a tech entrepreneur & devout sustainable food advocate) bring experts with diverse perspectives together to discuss and debate the future of food, from agriculture to nutrition and science to policy.
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Play⋅ 128⋅ 191 ⋅ Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

21. Fortnum's Hungry Minds

London, England, UK
Nothing quite brings people together like the power of food. In this new series hosted by food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles, we'll be talking to chefs, farmers, and campaigners alike to explore, challenge & celebrate our shared love of all things food. We'll be debating the latest food trends, science, and ideas that will shape the future of food. So, join us as we chat with old friends & new ones in this delicious podcast from Fortnum & Mason.
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Play⋅ 169.7K⋅ 71.5K ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Food Science So Much

US
This Podcast is about anything that I studied during college as a Food Science and Technology Student. In this podcast, I will review the lectures that I got while study with all of you who are interest in Food Science.
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Play Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

23. Bite

San Francisco, California, US
A podcast exploring the politics and science of what you eat and why. Join acclaimed food and farming blogger Tom Philpott, Mother Jones editors Kiera Butler and Maddie Oatman, and a tantalizing guest list of writers, farmers, scientists, and chefs as they uncover the surprising stories behind what ends up on your plate. They'll help you digest the food news and deliver plenty of tasty tidbits along the way.
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Play⋅ 1.5M⋅ 829.8K ⋅ Mar 2016 Get Email Contact