What Is Bubblegum Flavor Anyway?

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What Is Bubblegum Flavor Anyway?

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Oct 6, 2021

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Many foods have natural or artificial flavorings added -- but what does 'bubblegum' represent? Learn about scent, taste, and the flavor industry in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/does-bubblegum-flavor-represent-something-the-natural-world.htm
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