Ask Gastropod: White Chocolate, Jimmies, Chile vs. Mustard Burns, and Asparagus Pee
Is white chocolate really chocolate? What causes asparagus pee? Sprinkles or jimmies\u2014which do you call them, and is the term \u2018jimmies\u2019 racist? Why is the heat of mustard and wasabi so different from a chile burn? This episode, Gastropod is getting to the bottom of your most pressing questions\u2014which also means diving into some of the internet\u2019s most controversial food debates. Listen in now as we call in historians and scientists to bust myths, solve mysteries, and find out why some people turn asparagus into the devil\u2019s own brew!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices