Scientists at Purdue University have isolated the flavor of fat and discovered, rather surprisingly, that it’s an unpleasant one.
Fatty foods such as cookies, cheese, and just about anything deep-fried are loved by many, but until recently nobody really knew what fat itself tasted like.
Well, thanks to scientists at Purdue University that mystery has been solved, and the results are rather surprising.
It turns out that its flavor is unpleasant.
Participants were given a variety of examples containing different types of fatty acids, but had their noses clipped so the aromas of the foods didn’t influence their assessments.
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