HUNTSVILLE — Two Alabama A&M University food science alumnae are among a dozen contestants on Netflix’s new food science-oriented cooking competition “Snack vs Chef.”

Alison Manning and Lauren Jude are the only food scientists and the only Black women on the show, said Dr. Martha Verghese, AAMU professor of food science.  Jude also earned her master’s degree in food science from AAMU in 2011.

Billed as “the ultimate snack showdown,” “Snack vs. Chef” will premiere Nov. 30 on Netflix.  Hosted by comedians Megan Stalter and Hari Kondabolu, this new food competition sees 12 contestants go head-to-head.

Not only must each contestant recreate some of the world’s most iconic snacks, but each must also come up with an original snack inspired by beloved classics. One contestant will claim the $50,000 prize.