MinuteEarth Explains Why Humans Eat Spoiled Food

A recent episode of MinuteEarth explains why humans eat spoiled food like blue cheese, sauerkraut, and preserved meats. These foods are made in different ways, but with the same basic goal of using beneficial microbes to overpower potentially harmful ones. The results are foods that can last longer or simply taste better than they would otherwise.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.