Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz: Hamburger

Hamburger with patty, tomato, lettuce, and onion. Caption: How it gets there owes a great deal to science.

They are a staple of the Western diet and a great source of protein. Hamburgers are also a potential breeding ground of E. coli and a receptor of dangerous carcinogens. This episode looks at hamburger production, from cattle breeding and butchering methods, to cooking on the barbecue. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
chemistry

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  • Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz: Hamburger

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Cerebellum Corporation
    Length:
    22 minutes