Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood: on average, each person in the US gobbles up close to six... more

If we at Gastropod were asked to name a perfect food, the oyster would be at the top of our... more

This episode, we've got the exclusive on the preliminary results of the world's largest personalized nutrition experiment. Genetic epidemiologist Tim... more

If "Cajun-style" only makes you think of spicy chicken sandwiches and popcorn shrimp, you need to join us in the... more

After Dan’s pasta shape, cascatelli, was launched, people everywhere were cooking with it and sending him photos of what they... more

Close your eyes and imagine this: a world without stuffed crust pizza. We know!—but that was the dismal state of... more

Shoestring, waffle, curly, or thick-cut: however you slice it, nearly everyone loves a deep-fried, golden brown piece of potato. But... more

In contrast to the abundance of the Arctic, in Antarctica, "once you leave the coast, you're basically heading to the... more

You may feel like it's cold where you live, but in the Arctic, the average temperature is well below freezing... more

“There’s the faintest soupçon of asparagus and just a flutter of Edam cheese,” says Paul Giamatti in the movie Sideways. Believe... more

This week, Gastropod tells the story of two countries and their shared obsession with a plant: Camellia sinensis, otherwise known as... more

When it comes to booze, it’s fun to be bitter: an Aperol spritz has been the drink of summer for... more

Though rice might not feature in a hit 1990s Vanilla Ice rap, this grain tops the charts in other ways:... more

Is white chocolate really chocolate? What causes asparagus pee? Sprinkles or jimmies—which do you call them, and is the term... more

No pumpkin spice latte, cookie, candle, or seasonal can of Spam (yes, really) would be the same without one of... more

Botanically, bean pods are indeed fruits, and, honestly, they are also pretty magical. And we’re clearly not the only ones... more

Doughnuts are ubiquitous in the United States: whether you're at party, a coffee shop, or the break room at work,... more

Savory, chewy, and, above all, slurp-able, a delicious bowl of ramen is one of the triumphs of Japanese cuisine. That's... more

How do we learn to eat? It may seem like an obvious question, but it's actually quite a complicated process. Who decided... more

A bluefin tuna can grow to the size of a car, weigh twice as much as a grand piano, swim... more

What do some epilepsy patients have in common with tech bros, bodybuilders, and Joe Rogan? The high-fat, carb-shunning diet known... more

Today, you can find a huge variety of breads on supermarket shelves, only a few of which are called "sourdough."... more

It's been described as the ultimate status symbol for the wealthy, as the perfect solution for dieters and the sick,... more

Can we really have our burger, eat it—and never need to kill a cow? Growing meat outside of animals—in a... more

We love eggs scrambled, fried, or poached; we couldn't enjoy a quiche, meringue, or flan without them. But for scientists... more

For most of us, when we sit on the porcelain throne to drop the deuce, priority number one is flushing... more

'Tis the season for a refreshing glass of bubbly—but this episode we're not talking wine, we're talking seltzer. America is... more

What was the hottest accessory for late 1600s European dining rooms? The pineapple! Explorers had recently brought this spiky tropical... more

Whether it's via TikTok or the morning news, you’ve probably heard the recent hype (and hand-wringing) about new prescription weight-loss... more

Fish & chips: a golden hunk of battered cod, accompanied by thick-cut French fries, lightly sprinkled with malt vinegar, and... more

It’s the 13th element on the periodic table, it glows in the dark, and it spontaneously combusts if it gets... more

The squish of bananas, the squeak of mushrooms, the pop of a grape: for some people, these textures are a... more

Can bread really grow on trees? This episode, meet the all-star, super productive, low-maintenance, gluten-free carbohydrate of the future. Did... more

When Polynesians first arrived in Hawai'i some 1,500 years ago, they found islands that were lush, beautiful...and nearly devoid of... more

Coca-Cola's red and white logo is so iconic that supposedly nine out of every ten people on Earth know it... more

This episode, join us on a hunt for buried treasure at a super-secret location in North Carolina. We follow a... more

A slice of lime in your cocktail, a lunchbox clementine, or a glass of OJ at breakfast: citrus is so... more

For most of us, the calorie is just a number on the back of the packet or on the display... more

We pop it at weddings and pour it for the holidays, gift it to congratulate and sip it to celebrate—but,... more

Yachts, private jets, caviar, champagne—all standard ingredients in the lifestyles of the rich and famous. But, every so often, at... more