Heinz Wuth
Heinz Wuth is a professional chef, scientific communicator, and culinary educator. With over 20 years of experience in international gastronomy and a decade dedicated to education and research in scientific gastronomy, he has successfully merged science with culinary creativity, revolutionizing the way we understand cooking. Through an educational approach based on experiments and recipes, Heinz explains the scientific principles behind cooking, debunking myths and promoting a deeper understanding of food. His work has been widely recognized in the gastronomic community, establishing him as a leading figure in the application of science to cooking.
In addition to his educational work on social media, he is a writer, public speaker, and advisor to restaurants and food industry companies. His publications and presentations have inspired a new generation of chefs and enthusiasts to explore the intersection of science and culinary arts. His contribution is a testament to the impact that scientific knowledge can have on gastronomy, expanding the boundaries of traditional cooking and proving that cooking is, at its core, an act of exploration and discovery.
Highlights
Celebrating Sustainable Gastronomy Day
This Sustainable Gastronomy Day, we celebrate the connections behind every plate: farmers who care for the land, producers who safeguard ingredients and traditions, and chefs who turn them into dishes with purpose.
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FAO Goodwill Ambassadors and Champions spotlight Sustainable Gastronomy Day
Sustainable gastronomy recognises that food is never only about consumption. It connects agriculture, culture, health, livelihoods and the environment - and reminds us that what we grow, cook and eat has a direct impact on both people and planet.
How do chefs keep food safe in their kitchens?
For World Food Safety Day, chefs @soycienciaycocina, @topchefron, @xingeliu and @chef_victoire share the simple rules they follow every day.
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Chefs for Food Safety: FAO Champions Take Action
FAO Goodwill Ambassadors, Champions and other supporters have joined forces for a campaign spotlighting the importance of safe food through the universal language of cooking.
Chef Wuth and FAO join forces for International Potato Day!
"On this #InternationalDayOfPotato, together with @FAO, here are 5 reasons why this tuber deserves much more respect than it gets."
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FAO and 11 Latin American chefs join forces to raise awareness on food waste
Through a social media challenge, the #SinDesperdicioChallenge seeks to inspire households across the region to make the most of their food and reduce waste.
Did you know FAO has been fighting hunger and malnutrition for 80 years?
In 2025, we mark 80 years of action with a clear message: no one can be left behind! From your kitchen, you can also be part of the change.
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FAO and Chef Heinz Wuth to collaborate to promote better nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean
With over five million followers on his social media platforms, the renowned chef joins FAO as a regional digital collaborator to promote healthy and sustainable diets
Droughts, floods and storms… How do they affect our food?
The new Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean report by FAO explains the connection between climate variability, extreme events and access to healthy food.
Heinz Wuth and FAO team up for World Food Day 2024
October 16th is World Food Day and an important moment to raise awareness that access to nutritious, diverse, and safe food is a universal human right.
Heinz Wuth and FAO join forces for World Pulses Day
This February 10th, FAO invites us to celebrate World Pulses Day to raise awareness about the crucial role pulses play in transforming our agrifood systems towards greater efficiency, inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability