Wildly Colorful Infographics Show The Chemistry Behind Everyday Foods

Literally everything around us is made up of chemicals. That includes all foods. And the different kinds of chemicals they contain give the stuff we eat their flavors, colors, and smells. On the blog Compound Interest, a chemist and teacher in the United Kingdom has illustrated the chemistry behind everyday foods through a series of colorful infographics. Check them all out below. The taste of coffee partly comes from chlorogenic acids, which make up 8% of unroasted coffee beans. Aldehydes fou...