TIL that artificial banana flavoring isn't based on a species of banana that got wiped out, but instead uses Isoamyl acetate to replicate the flavor, which is only part of what gives bananas their distinctive taste. bbc.com Submitted by NoLackofEnthusiasm t3_1181swg on February 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM in todayilearned 40 comments 247
Worldwideimp t1_j9gawt1 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM Fyi, this chemical is stupid volatile. When used as a solvent you will find yourself suffocating with the cloying scent of banana. Permalink 1
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