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2. Well, Europe probably hasn't had an army of food chemists

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 06:44 PM

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delving into how to make food maximally addictive by titrating salt, sugar, and fat levels, as has been ongoing for decades in the U.S.

Maximizing a certain type of appeal has been elevated to an art and science in America.

Having said that, the worst Indian food I've ever had was in various cities in France. Bland, watery, practically tasteless vegetable curries and stews. France is notorious for having subpar ethnic food outside of Paris.

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As a 30+ year chef, amateur food historian, and general food nerd, I concur. sir pball Thursday #1

Straws? I always remove them. B.See Thursday #5

Well, Europe probably hasn't had an army of food chemists not fooled Thursday #2

I have formal French culinary training... sir pball Thursday #3

the jolly boys + uk teens love most of our food. i had swedish food(ok, their plane chicken was amazing) pansypoo53219 Thursday #4