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Why "banana flavoring" doesn't taste like bananas

Why "banana flavoring" doesn't taste like bananas

Jason Weisberger
Jul 14, 2025
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A fantastic story from the dawn of manufactured candy and involving the legendary Gros Michel, "banana flavor" is the product of science and convenience.

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