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Prof Captures Food Adventures in New Book
March 10, 2010
Putrefied shark, mite-infested cheese and a drink brewed from corn that is chewed before fermentation may not sound like an appetizing meal, but food scientist Massimo Marcone says these bizarre eatables are viewed as delicacies in certain parts of the world.
Marcone has travelled the globe in search of the gourmet, and often grotesque, dishes that are highly sought-after by different cultures. His purpose was to investigate the science behind their unique tastes, and he has captured his adventures in a new book, Acquired Tastes: On the Trail of the World’s Most Sought-After Delicacies, published by Key Porter Books.
