A food scientist explains how the Red Delicious apple lost its deliciousness

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A food scientist explains how the Red Delicious apple lost its deliciousnessThe mealy fruit approximation that the Red Delicious apple has become is not solely the product of industry, working diligently to push flavor out and breed profitability in to our food. Human instinct bears some responsibility for the apple’s blandness as well. Dr. Sarah Taber, a scientist and podcaster, recently pointed out on Twitter that…


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