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Cynthia Hashemi Page 7

On the editorial desk at Biology Insights, staff writer Cynthia Hashemi focuses on the history and origins of food. She received an MA in culinary history from Boston University, formerly reported for a regional paper, and lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Is Tilapia a Bottom Feeder? The Truth About Its Diet Aquatic
Can People Make Honey Without Bees?Bugs
What Are Compostable Cups Made Of?Environment
What Is the pH of Root Beer and Is It Acidic?Chemistry
How Many Calories Are in a Pound of Ground Beef?Nutrition
What Are the 5 Basic Tastes?Nutrition
Where Does Fish Come From? Wild vs. Farmed Aquatic
Is Bread a Natural Resource or a Manufactured Product?Earth & Space
How Many Different Types of Tuna Are There?Aquatic
Is Corn Oil a Fossil Fuel or a Renewable Energy Source?Environment
What Is Recycled Cooking Oil Used For?Environment
What Is Compostable Packaging and How Does It Work?Environment
Where Does the Energy in a Hamburger Come From Originally?Nutrition
How Honey Is Made: From Nectar to Jar Bugs
What Is the Boiling Point of Oil?Chemistry
Are Scallops Stingray? The Truth About Mock Scallops Aquatic
How Much Water Does It Take to Make 1 Litre of Almond Milk?Environment
What Does Compostable Mean? A Closer Look Environment
How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Hamburger?Environment
What Is a Billy Bee? The Brand and the Biology Bugs
Why Is It Called Booty Dip? Tracing the Name Nutrition
Is a Pit a Seed? The Difference Explained Botany
When Was Umami Accepted as the Fifth Taste?Nutrition
Can You Eat a Bladder? Safety and Culinary Uses Nutrition
Can You Dip Coffee Grounds Like a Tea Bag?Nutrition
What Are Steamers Good For? From Food to Health Therapies
Can Hot Fries Kill You? The Immediate and Long-Term Risks Safety
What Is the 3-2-1 Method for Smoking Ribs?Nutrition
Is Chicken Noodle Soup Low Fat?Nutrition
What Temperature Should You Deep Fry Chicken?Nutrition