Food Detectives

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Popular Science magazine serves as the science and technology authority for Food Detectives. Founded in 1872, Popular Science is the world's largest science and technology magazine. Each month, Popular Science delivers "The Future Now," reporting on the intersection of science and everyday life with an eye toward what's new and why it matters.

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About the Host

The host of Food Detectives, Ted was the food and wine specialist on the groundbreaking, Emmy-winning Bravo series Queer Eye, which had a 100-episode run.

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About the Show

You've got questions; Food Detectives will find the answers! Science meets food as Ted Allen and his band of culinary sleuths conduct experiments to find the truth behind all of your burning food conundrums. What's the deal with the 5-second rule? Does turkey really make you sleep? Is double-dipping really unsanitary? Tune in for all these answers and plenty more.

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