To produce delicious, crunchy foods and snacks, cooking time and oil temperature must work hand in hand. As for making tempura, the author explains that the resulting bubbles and crackling noises can help determine the end product. Citing the researchers’ preliminary results, the author shows that bubbles produce distinct noises as the heat increases: “Experienced cooks hear the temperature of the oil instead of using a thermometer.” Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here