Abbey Thiel

Dr. Abigail Thiel is a passionate food scientist, educator, and content creator dedicated to making the science behind food accessible and engaging for all. With a PhD in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a postdoctoral fellowship at Wageningen University, Abbey has spent over a decade researching and teaching the intricate details of food’s structure, chemistry, and its impact on human health. Abbey is the creator of an educational YouTube channel, Abbey the Food Scientist, that has attracted a global audience of over 50,000 subscribers, where she breaks down complex food science topics into easy-to-understand videos. Her work extends to writing over 100 blog posts, contributing to academic research, and producing online courses designed to teach food science concepts to beginners.