indyaround t1_j9f0umb wrote on February 21, 2023 at 1:22 PM Reply to 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. by NoLackofEnthusiasm In school my science teacher told us artificial banana flavoring was based on a banana variety wiped out from disease. I have been telling people this for years, TIL THE TRUTH. Permalink 42
indyaround t1_j9f0umb wrote
Reply to 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. by NoLackofEnthusiasm
In school my science teacher told us artificial banana flavoring was based on a banana variety wiped out from disease. I have been telling people this for years, TIL THE TRUTH.