CAPITAL 958 食物有话说: The Food Science Podcast

Mediacorp

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CAPITAL 958 食物有话说, also known as Food for Thought, is a Mandarin-language podcast produced by Mediacorp’s CAPITAL 958 radio station in Singapore. Originating as a featured segment within the station’s City Young (城市新花Young) programming block, the series provides a scientific perspective on daily nutrition and the global food industry. It is designed to bridge the gap between complex food science and the average consumer’s dining choices, examining whether dietary decisions are driven by health requirements or culinary taste.

The podcast features regular guest expert Wu Manchao, a professional food scientist who provides technical analysis of various food groups and processing methods. The content focuses on the objective properties of food rather than subjective taste reviews. Episodes delve into a wide array of topics, including the nutritional value of specific vegetables, the safety of food additives, and the chemistry of cooking. The series also addresses health-specific dietary concerns, such as the relationship between certain foods and medical conditions like gout or high uric acid, and the potential risks associated with improper fruit consumption.

Airing weekly on Wednesday evenings at 9:30 PM, the program serves as an educational resource for listeners seeking to understand the mechanics of what they eat. The dialogue between the station's hosts and the guest scientist simplifies industrial food production concepts and nutritional guidelines for a general audience. The podcast is accessible through Mediacorp’s meLISTEN platform, catering to a regional audience interested in food safety, science, and public health. By emphasizing factual evidence and scientific principles, the show offers a descriptive look at the modern food landscape, helping listeners navigate the complexities of food labels and health myths using an objective, informative approach.

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