On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Dr. Yana Steudel, a scientist, culinary innovator, and founder of Dr. Steudel AG. After an international career in chemistry, Yana followed her passion for gastronomy, transforming scientific precision into culinary innovation. Her Germany-based company develops award-winning and all-natural flavor pearls that enhance dishes while preserving the pure essence of taste. As Vice President of the Académie Nationale de Cuisine, Yana also champions culinary diplomacy, using flavor to connect cultures around the world. Tune in to discover how Yana’s pearls bring flavor, precision, scalability, and consistency to chefs across the globe on Episode 136: The Future of Taste with Dr. Yana Steudel.
Tune in and LEARN:
- The Science of Taste: Discover how Dr. Yana Steudel bridges chemistry and cuisine, using science as an invisible ingredient to enhance and preserve natural flavors. Her innovative flavor pearls are a tool to elevate taste through precision, consistency, and creativity.
- Cultures and Flavor: Explore how Yana’s “Tasty Globes” line captures the essence of global cuisines, allowing chefs to infuse dishes with the spirit of destinations such as Morocco, Thailand, and Mexico. Through flavor, she champions culinary diplomacy, sharing that while politics may divide, cuisine unites.
- Efficiency in the Kitchen: Learn how Yana’s pearls allow chefs to save time and energy, be more sustainable, and still bring joy to every plate.
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“Dont be afraid of science. It’s not an enemy, it’s a tool.”
Yana’s pearls, filled with bursts of flavor, began as an activity for fun and have grown into an award-winning collection. It is truly that—pure with no chemicals or artificial flavors. Her line Tasty Globes contain flavors that bring the essence of various cultures to the plate. With a neutral dish like chicken or vegetables, Yana’s products can transform taste, exemplifying the possibilities for culinary innovation today.
“Only together we can achieve the goals we want to achieve.”
As Vice President of the Académie Nationale de Cuisine, Yana shares how it is only by uniting people of different languages and backgrounds that we can bring things forward. Tune in to hear more.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Yana for joining us. To learn more about Dr. Steudel, click here.
World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.
