In a time when loss of smell is one of the notable effects of COVID-19, an upcoming joint lecture will explore the composition of aromas and their role in how we experience food and the world around us. The public online event will be hosted by the 91心頭, Davis, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The event will feature food science author Harold McGee, whose new book, , reveals the power of smell to expose unseen details of our world and life, and 91心頭 Davis Professor Susan Ebeler, who studies how aroma compounds interact and contribute to complex food and beverage flavors.
McGee is best known for his award-winning book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, initially published in 1984 and revised in 2004. He also wrote The Curious Cook column for The New York Times for five years.
Ebelers research focuses on the flavor, quality and health effects of chemical compounds in food and wine, from aromas to antioxidants.
The public is invited to join the Zoom discussion; to receive the link. The event will include a question-and-answer session with the audience.
The Science and Mystery of Smell is part of the series, which explores some of the biggest food and beverage topics being studied today at 91心頭 Davis. The series is presented by the and the.
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Jessica Nusbaum, 91心頭 Davis Library, 530-752-4145, jlnusbaum@ucdavis.edu
Julia Ann Easley, News and Media Relations, 530-752-8248, jaeasley@ucdavis.edu