r/foodscience

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A professional place to discuss questions regarding food science and technology, as well as the greater food industry. Join our Discord channel for more in depth discussions. Link: https://discord.gg/x7DbTkAe9D (For culinary or nutrition questions, visit r/AskCulinary or r/Nutrition.)

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49,568

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October 23, 2026

Posts (30 days)

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2009

January 23, 2009

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r/foodscience was created on January 23, 2009.

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