About this episode
Today your taste buds take center stage. First,how super-tasters' genetic gift might afford them better health. Then the art of imitation flavors.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:41 'A World of Pure Imagination'
01:23 Super-Tasters
08:04 The Art of Imitation Flavors
15:40 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Mary Harris and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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