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Why does at least one kernel of a pomegranate, no matter how ripe or fresh it is, taste like dirty old socks? (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@sh.itjust.works

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[–] frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Because of Persephone

[–] Ledivin@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

... what?

[–] BomberMan9865@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Never had that experience. To me fresh pomegranate tastes fruity, sour, and delicious and is one of the last things I would associate with dirty socks. Maybe it could be something to do with your own sense of taste?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe? It's always just one though and then it spoils the whole scoop. It's like a bad grape if you grab a handful. It might be just me lol. You never know about these things.

[–] BomberMan9865@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

Good point, could be that one was bad, I've had bad oranges which were bitter. Maybe with pomegranates it tastes different, not just bitter but pungent too.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Wat

[–] DrugsAreGayNotInAGoodWay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Mom im scared

[–] enbyecho@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

How do you know what dirty old socks taste like?