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The Preposterous History of Artificial Flavors, Part Two: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

Ridiculous History

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Exploring Vanilla, Sake Kit Kats, and Language Quirks

The hosts explore the origins and impact of vanilla as the basis of artificial flavoring, while discussing the perplexing sake-flavored Kit Kat and contemplating the boundaries of taste science. They also share amusing anecdotes about Japanese product labels and the cultural popularity of Kit Kats in Japan.

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