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Why Do Things Taste Sweet?
Season 1
Episode 31
Ever wonder why your favorite sweets taste, well, sweet? Whether they’re made with sugar or artificial sweeteners, it all comes down to chemistry. Let Darcy Gentleman, who has a Ph.D. in chemistry and snappy dressing take you through the science of sweetness.
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