What Einstein Told His Cook : Kitchen Science Explained

Does drinking soft drink contribute to global warming? Why do wesalt the water for boiling pasta? Why don?t the amounts offats on food labels add up? In this fun and accessible book, RobertL Wolke provides reliable and witty explanations to these and over100 other everyday kitchen queries. In a humorous style Wolkedebunks common kitchen misconceptions and helps readers to seethrough confusing food advertising and labeling. Just like having ascientist at your side, this book answers your questions in plain,non-technical terms. Discover why cooked foods turn brown, how toremove excess salt from soup and what makes a container?microwave safe?.