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Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus (encore)

Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus (encore)

FromGastropod


Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus (encore)

FromGastropod

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A slice of lime in your cocktail, a lunchbox clementine, or a glass of OJ at breakfast: citrus is so common today that most of us have at least one lurking on the kitchen counter or in the back of the fridge. But don't be fooled: not only were these fruits so precious that they inspired both museums and the Mafia, they are also under attack by an incurable immune disease that is decimating citrus harvests around the world. Join us on a historical and scientific adventure, starting with a visit to the ark of citrus—a magical grove in California that contains hundreds of varieties you've never heard of, from the rose-scented yellow goo of a bael fruit to the Pop Rocks-sensation of a caviar lime. You'll see that lemon you're about to squeeze in a whole new light. (This is an encore presentation.)

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Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Food Through the Lens of Science and History