Ponderous Flow

The Myth of Expiration Dates For decades, canned food expiration dates have been treated as gospel by consumers. Yet, regulatory agencies and food scientists consistently argue that these dates are not indicators of safety but rather vague suggestions about peak quality. In the U.S., the FDA does not require [...] Read more

The Science of Spoilage: Why Homemade Jam Doesn’t Last Few culinary creations evoke nostalgia like homemade jam. Yet despite its artisanal appeal, jars of DIY preserves often develop mold or lose freshness within weeks – while store-bought counterparts remain shelf-stable for years. This discrepancy stems from [...] Read more