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Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by hnbad on Thursday August 18, 2022 @05:46AM (#32507304)
I'm intrigued that you can recognize fried or minced pork by smell and distinguish it from beef or poultry by smell alone.

I know a lot of people have an aversion to mutton as it can have a very gamey aroma to it, but I wasn't aware people perceive pork as similarly intense.

Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by jmprspret on Friday August 19, 2022 @08:04AM (#32519962)
Any pig meat has a very very distinct smell to me.

I can also recognise cooked poultry vs beef by smell (more so when raw, but when cooked I'm sure I can figure it out as well).

I thought most people could.

Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by failrate on Thursday August 18, 2022 @09:01AM (#32509007)
My wife has a powerful sense of smell, and she vociferously complains about the odor of pork, which smells no different to me than any other meat.
Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by steve_adams_86 on Thursday August 18, 2022 @09:46AM (#32509503)
They smell very distinct to me as well. Just as they taste much different, they smell different in similar ways to me.

I think turkey, duck, and chicken are distinct while cooking as well. I’d have a hard time distinguishing gamey meats, though. I couldn’t tell you if it’s venison or moose, for example.