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Re:A surprising food may have been a staple of the real Pale... by SketchySeaBeast on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @10:57AM (#35358202)
Fermentation implies an intentional process that protects against spoilage. I don't think anyone considers sauerkraut or wine rotten food.
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Re:A surprising food may have been a staple of the real Pale... by Connor_Creegan1 on Thursday March 30, 2023 @06:56PM (#35380006)
Good point, although I think whether or not animal flesh is "spoiled" after spending weeks or months fermenting in a jar might depend on who you ask.
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