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This is a major complaint that foreigners have with American food. I think it has something to do with the subsidization of water. You can really notice it when
by lkrubner 11y ago
This is a major complaint that foreigners have with American food. I think it has something to do with the subsidization of water. You can really notice it when you visit places like Ireland or Poland. The vegetables tend to be smaller but the flavor is more intense. In the USA the vegetables are huge, but the flavor is mild. I'm not sure what would explain it, other than the subsidization of water.
- QuercusMax 11y agoThey've been bred for yield and shelf / transportation stability without regard for flavor. Water might be part of it, but it's more a means to an end rather than a cause in itself.
- jqm 11y agoArtificial fertilizers are another cause IMOP. The plants are pushed to produce without taking up the same nutrient profile of slower growth. In my experience making your own compost (the stuff sold as compost in big box stores isn't usually real compost) and using that as your primary fertilizer provides much better flavor. Compost making is an art in and of itself and I enjoy it as much or more than gardening. A properly built compost pile is quite fascinating as it heats up and breaks down organic matter at amazing rates.