4 ms·

I don't like this definition of gross. If it were true, then cooking something would serve to make it far more gross. Hundreds, if not thousands of new chemical

I don't like this definition of gross. If it were true, then cooking something would serve to make it far more gross. Hundreds, if not thousands of new chemical compounds are created via the Maillard reaction. Food that can make you sick isn't necessarily gross tasting. Spoiled food is definitely gross, though.

_bxg1 7y ago
Pedantry isn't helpful. You knew what I meant by "chemicals": flavor additives, preservatives, antibiotics, etc.
- phonypc 7y ago
  None of which are generally present in fast food beef.
- skyyler 7y ago
  No, I didn't know that when you said "chemicals" you meant "food additives that are recognized as safe but I dislike". Thank you for clearing that up, much appreciated.
cr0sh 7y ago
> Spoiled food is definitely gross, though. There are probably more than a few foods you eat that are technically "spoiled" - it's just termed differently, like "fermented" or "aged".