Rosemary Trout

Program Director, Culinary Arts & Food Science; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Food and Hospitality Management
Expertise Food

Trout teaches and writes laboratory exercises for food science, food microbiology, food composition and sensory analysis courses. She has done research in anti-oxidant properties of fruit juices, chocolate sensory appeal, and has had funded research on food sustainability and reduction in food waste-centered curriculum development with colleagues through the James Beard Foundation and new dairy-based food product development and sensory analysis for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

She previously served as a consultant on nutritional marketing and food safety education for Clemens Markets and a recipe creator and tester for Rodale Press. Trout is a member of the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Safe Food Handler Certification, the Institute of Food Technologists, the International Association for Food Protection and Research Chefs Association.

Most recently, Trout is the featured food scientist on the Epicurious series “Four Levels,” “Answered By Experts, FAQ” and “Ingredient Swap” and has appeared in several videos for Bon Appetit, such as “Making Perfect” and “Molly Tries” with over 160 Million views combined. She has also been featured on NPR’s "Radio Times," in Philadelphia magazine and Reader’s Digest.

In The News

Nutrition Experts Say You Can Overdose on These Healthy Foods
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Sept. 9 Delish article about "healthy" foods that can be harmful if consumed in excess. The article was republished by Yahoo! News and AOL.com.
Can Food Really Put You in a Good Mood?
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 17 Delish article about how certain foods can impact a person's mood.
The 6 Golden Rules of Marinating Steak
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 30 Delish article about best methods for marinating specific cuts of steak. The article was republished on Yahoo! Life.
How Oat Milk Scammed the Entire World
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 5 Delish article about recent criticisms of oat milk, and how serving size and how it is consumed will affect the potential impact on a person's blood sugar. The piece was also republished by Yahoo! Life.
Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 5 Delish article about why cutting onions make people cry. The piece was also republished by Yahoo! News.
How Dirty Is Your Blender?
Rosemary Trout, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 27 Delish article on the health risks of not properly cleaning your blender.
What Exactly Are “Best By” Dates — And How Do They Contribute to Food Waste?
Rosemary Trout, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Oct. 19 Salon article on the differences between "best by," "use by" and "expiration" dates on food packaging and how the ambiguity of these labels leads to increased food waste. The article was republished on MSN.
How To Beat 3 of the Deadliest ‘Squid Game’ Challenges With Science
Rosemary Trout, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Oct. 14 Inverse article about the science behind the candy Dolgana, made of sugar and baking soda, from the popular Netflix series “Squid Game.”

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