Why do truffles provide such a strange mouthfeel after eating them? 744 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K May 4, 2020 0 Comments Obviously it’s part of it’s high regard, but what chemical reaction creates that wonderful numbing and soft mouthfeel? In: Biology 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 4, 2020 0 Comments I’m not sure, but generally, a numbing feeling is *not* what you want after eating a food. Be careful out there. Anonymous Posted May 4, 2020 0 Comments I’ve never tried them, but you might be experiencing *umami*. Mushrooms partially owe their flavor to glutamic acid, a natural version of the flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG). Register or Login
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