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‘Never move around a flaming dessert’: a scientist explains the chemistry of a Christmas pudding

By Nathan Kilah, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Tasmania

Liquid fuel fires can be very dangerous, so plan ahead if you want to set your pudding on fire. And remember: more fuel isn’t always better.

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