Savor Flavor
Why does grape candy taste so fake? What on earth is blue raspberry, anyway? And what is the difference between natural and artificial, at least when it comes to flavor?\n\nJoin us as we taste the rainbow on this episode of Gastropod, from artificial flavoring\u2019s public debut at the 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition, to the vanilla-burping yeasts of the future. We\u2019ll experiment with Skittles, discover how invented flavors first appeared in our daily diets, and visit a synthetic biology lab, all in our quest to understand what artificial flavor is, was, and might be. Along the way, we\u2019ll learn what exactly goes into designing the perfect pineapple from one of America\u2019s top flavorists, investigate beaver butts, and discover the taste of an extinct banana. Listen now!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices