What makes the deadly pufferfish so delectable
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 16:20
in Biology & Nature
Some people consider pufferfish, also known as fugu, a delicacy because of its unique and exquisite flavor, which is perhaps seasoned by knowledge that consumption of the fish could be deadly. Now, researchers have identified the major compounds responsible for the taste of pufferfish, minus the thrill of living dangerously.