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Meet Hydroxide!

A professional food scientist with over 7 years of experience, Hydroxide has been bringing her passion for the industry to the masses. Having watched food misinformation spread rapidly across the internet, she saw a clear opportunity to speak up for science and find humor in the wildest food fads and fears being shared today. Creating unique content with both humor and insight, Hydroxide is always seeking ways to combat food misinformation in today’s rapidly changing world. She is a passionate, down-to-earth advocate for approachable and understandable food science for all.

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Science, not fear.

Through thoughtful communication and research, Hydroxide helps audiences understand what the science actually says about our food, without exaggeration, fear-mongering, or hype.

Interested in collaboration, speaking, or science-driven content with a dash of joy and humor? Reach out to Hydroxide today!

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