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How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor.

Aired 08/09/2016

FromDigital Studios

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How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

Season 3 Episode 34 | 3m 12s

Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor.

Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Is there any hope? Find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the taste.

Aired 08/09/2016

FromDigital Studios

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Reactions

How To Make Fish Less Fishy (Chemistry Life Hacks)

Season 3 Episode 34 | 3m 12s

Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Is there any hope? Find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with chemistry. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the taste.

Aired 08/09/2016

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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