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The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
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Dr Ceren Kabukcu is an archaeobotanical scientist.
Dr Joanna Buckley is from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Marnie Chesterton is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's Inside Science.
Sam Evans is a chef known for Hangfire BBQ.
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The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
The BBC's 'Inside Science' recorded a segment at the Abergavenny Food Festival 2025, delving into the chemistry and environmental aspects of barbecuing, including the Maillard reaction and the formation of harmful compounds.
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